Is this an infection or an allergic reaction? (Photo)

July 7, 2018
Asked By:sasharo0o in Dagenham, A1

I am 3 days post op from lipo and a thigh reduction. There is redness and itching along the incision. I’m on co-amoxiclav as a preventative for infection and have several days left of the course. I’m wondering if it is a tape allergy? The incisions have been glued and then taped to allow me to shower, however I had this tape on my tummy tuck and breast reduction last year with no reaction. I’m worried it’s an infection starting however my surgeon has gone away for a few days.

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July 10, 2018

Answer: Bruising

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Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 10, 2018

Answer: Bruising

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Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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May 23, 2025

Answer: You don't appear to have an infection

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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May 23, 2025

Answer: You don't appear to have an infection

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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