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Happy Until the 10th Day Post-op - Now I'm Itchy (Allergy?)

Red and itchy
posted 3 years ago
updated 3 years ago

Worth It
Cost: $7,500
Steven Schmidt, M.D. (Wisconsin)

I had a breast reduction 17 days ago and was so...

5 Sep 2009

I had a breast reduction 17 days ago and was so happy until the 10th day. I developed a redden area over both my breast from the bottom incision to the top of the nipple which is warm to touch and VERY itchy. I take benadryl but does not help. I saw the dr and steri strips were removed thought was that I was allergic to the adhesive, but still today have no relief.

I went to the doctor on day 10 and steri strips removed and told to take benadryl, still no relief and placed on an antibiotic, because I was had the sweats, keflex. I called the dr on day 6 of pills and stated no relief, redness has worsened, no blistering, some dimpling noted. Now placed on Medrol and I am guessing it takes 48 hours for this to work, but I am wondering if this is an allergy to sutures.

COuld this be allergy to sutures?

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Comments (6)

Kaderock 17 Apr 2013

I know this was over 3 years ago but this sounds so similar to what I am going through right now and I am not sure what to do.

MH1221 10 Dec 2012

I was thinking of getting a BR from this doctor, are you still happy? Could I see your photo?

river33 27 May 2010

i had breast reduction/lift, liposuction upper tummy and hips plus mini tummy tuck 17 days ago. i am beyond happy with results...6 days after wore a skirt i have not been able to wear up to this point. i had very little pain except for the usual pulling sensation and then pain from lipsuction sites. only took pain pills once. only thing bothering me at this point is the crazy itching on the higher part of breast...hoping this means healing and will go away. anyone considering doing all this believe i feel it is worth every penny. i feel so much better about myself emotionally its amazing.

Samir Shureih, MD 27 Nov 2009

I do not believe this is allergy to sutures. You could have allergy to any thing from dressings to medications. How ever one has to be sure there is no infection. Blood work, sonogram to rule out collection of fluid,puss, if there is collection of fluid then it should be aspirated and cultured and appropriate antibiotic therapy given. If it is allergic reaction the Medrol dose pak will start working but may take two to three weeks

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tarateam 26 Apr 2013

I had my BR on the 15th of April andI am experiencing the same thing. Crazy itching up to my nipple. I have no fluid and dr gave me antibiotics by accident. also said use hydrocortisone cream. Personally i think im allergic to the internal stiches and they are disintegrating. I have no pain just crazy itching.