I am now 2 weeks post op and have been very itchy the last 3-4 days. When I took the micropore tape off, I noticed that the dissolvable stitches were sat on top of my skin and where they were entering my skin it was very red - see pictures.. My PS has given me some Bactroban ointment & a 5 day course of Dicloxacillin.. Does it look like an infection? Should I be concerned?
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October 10, 2016
Answer: Why am I red & crazy itchy where dissolvable stitches are near incision site after breast lift?
Muscle balance is something that is constantly happening in our bodies. there are agonist/antagonist interactions that allow us to sit and stand upright. The front and the back muscles work opposite each other. When the pec muscle is divided (or even torn or even over worked) the opposite ...
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This is an excellent example of grade 3 skin laxity that will require a breast lift and reduction to regain symmetry. This will require an anchor scar. Make sure that you review these incisions with your plastic surgeon. Review photos of lifts and reductions before under going procedure.