FAQ: Do I need any antibiotics to prevent infections after an abdominoplasty?

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Answer:

I usually start antibiotics in the operating room, and you may take oral antibiotics for another 48 hours.

  • Make sure your identity has been confirmed with your name and date of birth.
  • Make sure your procedure has been confirmed.
  • Make sure the correct site of your surgery has been marked.
  • Confirm any allergies and side effects you might have
  • Make sure you understand and have signed the informed consent forms.

You will have time to review the consent and I like to make sure you understand and have asked all the questions that you may have.

  • Make sure you understand and have signed the informed consent forms.

You will have time to review the consent and I like to make sure you understand and have asked all the questions that you may have.