Scottsdale, AZ
A 44-year-old female asked:
I went to a cosmetic surgeon for hyaluronidase injections for lumpy juvederm. he also prescribed two weeks of biaxin (clarithromycin). have you heard of this?
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Dr. Christopher Khorsandianswered
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
No: Biaxin (clarithromycin) is an antibiotic. It does not affect hyaluronic acid (ie juvederm) . However your physician may be concerned for infection.
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Dr. Leonard Grossmananswered
Plastic Surgery 38 years experience
Yes : Your surgeon may be suspecting a low grade infection or colonization of bacteria.
Good luck from nyc.
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Dr. Thomas Fialaanswered
Plastic Surgery 35 years experience
Yes: Yes, biaxin (clarithromycin) is sometimes used for "biofilm related infections" that can cause lumps or long-term swelling following injection of juvederm.
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Dr. Keith Denkleranswered
Plastic Surgery 44 years experience
Infection Possible: Your doctor may be concerned that a low grade infection is causing the lumpiness.
So that is why the antibiotic was prescribed.
Rare infections can occur after hyaluronic acid injections. So keep in contact with your doctor.
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