Is this a keloid scar or a hypertrophic scar? I am 2 months post operative from breast reconstruction. I have had one round of steroid injections 4 days ago. My plastic surgeon says that they are keloid scars, but after looking at other's images, I am concerned that he is wrong. Also, I am in intense pain and have severe itching. I cannot wear a bra or have anyone touch the scars.
3 days after the surgery I started itching between and on top of my breast and I have a rash to go with it, that is also on my stomach.I seen my PS and he put on a 7 day antibiotic treatment, this is day 4 of treatment. This is what it looks like! Is this normal? Please give suggestions
Cancer mastectomy, Breast reconstruction 5 years ago. Terrible itching and hot pains under the surface, cannot soothe them, for the last 2 years. What to do? Who to see?Reconstruction surgeon now deceased? Thanks
Is this likely to be an infection? I have non dissolvable stitches, which on my sides I can see close to the surface of the skin. I also have internal metal clips along the line. Alternatively is it possible that 8 yrs after surgery nerves are beginning to grow back?There is nothing visible on the surface other than redness from scratchingUsually it's one or two places, but can be anywhere along the line.
It has been just over two weeks that I had my exchange surgery,...tissue expanders to 700 cc's silicone implants. I wear a bandage over the top part of my breasts to help the implants to drop, but I have had an intense amount of itching. Is this normal? Also, I work at a job that requires me to be on my feet all day and on the move constantly. How long should I be off work to insure an optimum recovery?