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Do I have to take antibiotics after a rhinoplasty?

I will have a rhinoplasty. Do I have to take antibiotics after a rhinoplasty?

3 Answers

Yes you do for 3 to5 days Dry
Whether one uses antibiotics after a rhinoplasty depends upon the surgeon. In general, most surgeons probably use antibiotics for a short time after completing a. Rhinoplasty. Dragon NaturallySpeaking/RMD
Thank you for your question.
You don't have to and some doctors don't think it helps. Still I recommend and give antibiotics after the procedure and pain med to take as needed.