“Do you have to take antibiotics after plastic surgery?”
I will have a rhinoplasty. Do you have to take antibiotics after plastic surgery?
4 Answers
Otolaryngology|FacialPlasticSurgeryPlasticSurgeon
Antibiotics are often prescribed for a short time during the recovery after plastic surgery. These help to prevent the stressed tissue from becoming infection by the bacteria that lives on the skin or within the nose (dpsny.co/rhino).
Dr. Salvador Renteria
Plastic Surgeon
Yes the length of time depends on the procedure.