Dry Nipples After Breast Augmentation Revision / Lift

Congratulations on completing your surgery.Dry nipples are very normal after breast
surgery.When this happens, you can use
moisturizers, creams, or ointments to help add moisture to the skin in the
area.I would keep the creams off the
incisions until your surgeon says it’s ok.I hope this helps.

Dryness, itching and flaking, which is isolated to
the wound, is almost always related to normal wound healing.When this situation arises, a variety of
treatment options exist including wound healing creams, Benadryl cream and
moisturizing creams.It’s important to consult
your plastic surgeon when this type of situation arises.Your surgeon can rule out infection and
allergic reactions which are also occasionally associated with these symptoms
in the post-operative period.In the
vast majority of patients these symptoms are self-limited and resolve with
passage of time.

Hi unique1019, It's common to have dry, sometimes itchy skin around incisions and the breasts themselves. Consult with your surgeon on what topical cream, ointment or moisturizer they recommend. Likely just something simple with no fragrance. For the incisions themselves, you need to really be mindful not to use anything not recommended by your surgeon. I usually recommend cortisone and prescription silicone topicals for those. Unknown products could negatively affect the healing process. One thing I do not recommend is coconut oil. I've see so many patients this year with awful rashes that use this as a moisturizer after surgery. 

This can occur.since you are only a week you can use a regular moisturized or some 1% cortisone cream to help with the itching.

Having dryness and itchy nipples following breast augmentation is not uncommon. A simple over the counter skin moisturizer can help significantly. Hydrocortisone cream also works well. Be sure that the incisions are well healed prior to use of these products.

Yes dry, itchy skin is common after procedures and can have many causes.  Often patients will start using antibacterial soaps with tend to over dry skin, others can have a low grade reaction to the adhesives in steristrips, yet others can just have some flaking after the swelling starts to subside. If you are really bothered by the itching contact your PS and make sure you are not having an allergic reaction.

Skin dryness and flaking and itch is very normal after breast implants, breast lift, and other common cosmetic surgery procedures such as facelift. Scar fade cremes are a hot topic, though during the first several weeks after your procedure we emphasize skin lotions which are hypoallergenic and encourage moisture in the skin to relieve the dryness and the itch. After four to six weeks a scar creme like Mederma may be an appropriate choice.

Best of luck,

peterejohnsonmd

Dry nipples are not very normal after surgeyr, but itchiness at the incision line is.  Talk to your doctor about treatment.

Itchiness after surgery is quite common.  This is probably related to small skin nerves sending signals after surgery.  I would consult with your surgeon, given that it has only been a week, about the itchiness. Sometimes pain medications also can cause itchiness.

Not very usual. Contact your surgeon to discuss therapy options. From MIAMI Dr. Darryl j. Blinski