What is causing this inflamed, itchy rash to form around the incisions of my breast lift? Could it be the stitches under my skin

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I am 13 day post op of a anchor style breast lift w/implants. At 10 days post op I developed this inflamed itchy, rash along the incision line mostly under my breast and around the nipple area. I took Benadryl for the itching and that helped. I am cleaning my incisions with wound cleaner, then applying triple antibiotic ointment and sterile gauze. I was told my stitches would dissolve and that I did not need to come in to have them removed.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Hi Bunny02,
  
I understand your concern. However, it is difficult to assess your incision site especially without pictures for reference. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon to have yourself properly assessed. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
  
Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
  
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
  
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
  
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

hello thank you for your question and provided information as well..based on your question, the ideal thing is to be consulted in person by your certified plastic surgeon and see what happens with your surgery, because without a photo it is difficult to direct it.

Douglas J. Raskin, MD (retired) · Answer

Greetings,We inform our patients that the use of topical antibiotic ointment has the risk of creating a topical allergy over time. The itchy rash, our patients are told, may very well respond to soap and water without any topical agents or "wound cleaner".You should have your plastic surgeon check your incisions to confirm that nothing more serious is occurring and for appropriate treatment as necessary.Best Regards,

Ronald V. DeMars, MD (Retired) · Answer

You did not include photos, but your description is classic for a yeast infection in the skin that arises from killing all the natural skin bacteria with triple antibiotic ointment. We do not allow patients to use that ointment after surgery for this very reason. Stop the ointment and in a few days the rash will be gone.

John S. Poser, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

It is not uncommon for patients to develop an itchy rash from using the antibiotic ointments over a long period. You should check with your surgeon and discuss discontinuing the use of antibiotic ointments.

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