I am 16 days po of having a full tummy tuck. At night, my back and belly itch something terribly.

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I am 16 days po of having a full tummy tuck. At night, my back and belly itch like crazy. I took a Benedryl and it didn't even touch the surface if relieving my itchiness. I even out Allegra cream on my skin. It's not my incision that's itching, it's my belly and back. I wish I could sleep without the binder in my I do not feel comfortable without it. Any suggestions?

Ramiro Morales, Jr., MD · Answer

Some patients report this itchiness from the binder.  Do you have any kind of rash?  Speak with your plastic surgeon or his nurse, but often times I'll have my tummy tuck patients that complain of itchiness from the binder either change to a  different type of garment or if he wants you to stay with the binder, you might be able to put on a fitted cotton t-shirt under the binder and then this may relieve the itch.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us.This problem usually is a contact allergy to the post-op girdle , so I recommend change it for another of hypo-allergenic materials. You should avoid nails wounds to prevent any infection. Also, you can take some anti-alergic pills, and continuing using the Benedryl you told in the enquire.Kind regards, Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Jose M. Soler-Baillo, MD, MS · Answer

Most commonly this issue arrives when a patient is unaware of a latex allergy... Call your surgical office to discuss switching the girdle or binder you are using. All the best,Dr. ResultsMiami, FL

Christine Sullivan, MD (retired) · Answer

If you have post-operative questions and concerns it is important that you contact your board certified plastic surgeon. Your surgeon will want to answer your questions and address your concerns. Best wishes!

William A. Terranova, MD (retired) · Answer

It would seem that the binder is the problem.  Do you have a latex allergy?  Is the binder latex-free? If the Benadryl and topical treatments do not work, then you need to look at replacing the binder.  Call your surgeon's office and see if they have a recommendation.  There are other kinds of garments that are available.  Some of my patients have found Spanx helpful.  Good luck

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