Enhancing skin preparation to mitigate Cutibacterium acnes infections in breast augmentation and reconstruction

Skin flora pose a significant infection risk in breast reconstruction where the axilla, inframammary fold, and periareolar regions harbor higher bacterial concentrations. Cutibacterium acnes (C. acnes) is of particular concern due to antibiotic resistance and its ability to form biofilms. These factors complicate the treatment for breast implant infections. Current CDC-recommended skin preparation methods, such as alcohol-based antiseptics, fall short against C. acnes. Benzoyl peroxide (BPO) has proven effective in mitigating infection risk in shoulder arthroplasty and is a promising adjunct to preoperative antisepsis.
Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Tags: Correspondence and Communications Source Type: research