Breast lift rash - What should I do? (photo)

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Good morning, Had a breast lift 15 days ago, on day 10 I got a rash around breast not on incisions. Went to dr in day 12 told me I was getting a reaction to the tape. They took them off and put me on a hydrocortisone cream. Didn’t work on day 14 put me on gold bond cream. These creams since day 10 don’t seem to be working. These are my right as left boob

Lewis Albert Andres, MD · Answer

Hello!  Thank you for your question!  Glad to know that you are following up with your surgeon. As long as your surgeon has determined that the redness is a rash and not an infection, it could be treated as such. Sometimes it takes a few days after getting rid of the offending agent (eg, medication, adhesive, etc) for the rash to resolve. I would continue with the regimen given by your surgeon. Sometimes, Benadryl, both orally and topically, help to ameliorate the signs and symptoms. If fails to resolve or worsens, consideration for an oral steroid may be indicated.  Best wishes!

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello Debora,Great question. Thank you for your pictures. Sorry for your post op difficulties. I will suggest following your surgeon's post op instructions. Good luck with your recovery.

Suleyman Tas, MD, FEBOPRAS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question it would be helpful for others who have the same cituation as yours. As can be seen from your photos your doctor is right regarding the reaction of your skin for the tapes. You need to follow up your doctor's recommendations. Get well soon.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear deboraguillen23,
it is hard to tell for sure, bur based on your photos it looks like your plastic surgeon is right and you have bandages caused rash. I suggest you stay in touch with your plastic surgeon and follow his instructions.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Matthew A. DelMauro, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello, and thank you for your question. (Keep in mind that an in-person consultation is necessary for the best advice.) It's difficult to know what is causing the redness that you have described. It sounds like your plastic surgeon is systematically addressing the typical causes. Be patient, and follow up with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck!
Matthew A. DelMauro, M.D.

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