Is it normal for my incision to be red and irritated after stitches are removed? (photo)

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I had my stitches removed two days ago and the incision look redder and when I put on bacitracin it burns. Any recommendation on what to put on it to help with the redness. Also, can I go in a sauna?

John M. Hilinski, MD · Answer

I would personally not recommend you go into a sauna this soon after rhinoplasty. With regard to the redness and burning sensation - this is not the norm. I would highly recommend you contact your rhinoplasty surgeon for their advice.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

These are questions that you really need to ask your surgeon.  I would not recommend any saunas to my own patients.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Incisional redness is fairly common.  Usually it is part of the healing process. If it becomes very painful, drains, or gets redder than one worries about infection.

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