Rash 5 days post op after breasts. Help me? (photo)

Thank you very much for your
photograph. It is quite common to get a
rash after breast surgery and this may be related to the dressings used and, in
some cases can be due to a heat rash.
However, a rash can also be an underlying
sign of infection and I think it is important that you do see your plastic
surgeon to let him assess the area as you may need medication to reduce the
rash.



I hope it settles down
adequately and you are happy with your breast surgery. 

Appears as a dermatitis type rash. Best to see a derm for an opinion for care of this issue and treatment.. 

the fact that the rash is not only on your breast but also higher on your chest may indicate a drug allergy.  However if that is the case I would expect the Claritin and hydrocortisone to work fairly soon to resolve the rash.I am concerned about the appearance of your incision and the redness around the incision.  This could be the sign of an infection and it is very important that this be addressed immediately.  Please contact her plastic surgeon, insist on being seen and examined, and specifically asked the Dr. about the possibility of an infection in your incision.It is important that most infections become obvious at around 5-6 days postoperatively.