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0.05% chlorhexidine or triple antibiotic solutions are recommended for preventing surgical site infections (SSI) in breast implant surgery. Prolonged irrigation exposure time is crucial for achieving sterility.

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    • Sterility required prolonged irrigation exposure time.

    Conclusions:

    • Recommend 0.05% chlorhexidine or triple antibiotic solution for topical SSI prophylaxis in breast implant surgery.
    • Advise maintaining solution in the pocket and delaying drainage for at least 30 minutes for sufficient irrigation time.