Is this normal 4 weeks after Tummy tuck? Red and itchy rash. (photos)

December 11, 2015
Asked By:Ck401 in Akron, OH

My tummy tuck was on November 12. Just prior to my 4 week check up, I developed a red and itchy rash around my incision and belly button. There are is also a red area branching off from the incision that is affected. My doctor didn't seem concerned and told me to use hydrocortisone cream (which I have been). I am still concerned because it isn't getting better and the itching is making me crazy! I also seem to be very swollen (more so than I was at the three week point).

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April 9, 2017

Answer: Eliminate Irritants.

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Luke J. Curtsinger, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Eliminate Irritants.

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Luke J. Curtsinger, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 12, 2015

Answer: Tummy Tuck Post Operative Redness and Rash

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 12, 2015

Answer: Tummy Tuck Post Operative Redness and Rash

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 12, 2015

Answer: Itchy belly

David R. Alfonso, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 12, 2015

Answer: Itchy belly

David R. Alfonso, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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December 12, 2015

Answer: Rash

December 12, 2015

Answer: Rash

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December 14, 2015

Answer: Redness

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