6 weeks post-op tummy tuck, red and itchy bumps around the incision line. Any ideas on what these might be? (Photo)

August 16, 2015
Asked By:070215tt in Dallas, TX

I am six weeks post op full tummy tuck . Overall my healing process so far has been fairly smooth. but a few days ago noticed these bumps around my incision line. They started from one area right above the pubic area , then spread out along the incision line. They did not itch initially, but started to itch pretty bad couple of days ago. I am not sure if the itching is due to healing or due to the bumps. Any ideas on what these might be? Thank you!

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August 17, 2015

Answer: 6 weeks post-op tummy tuck, red and itchy bumps around the incision line. Any ideas on what these might be?

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August 17, 2015

Answer: 6 weeks post-op tummy tuck, red and itchy bumps around the incision line. Any ideas on what these might be?

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August 17, 2015

Answer: Bumps along incision

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August 17, 2015

Answer: Bumps along incision

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August 18, 2015

Answer: Could be an allergy to ointment

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Answer: Could be an allergy to ointment

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August 18, 2015

Answer: 6 weeks post-op tummy tuck, red and itchy bumps around the incision line. Any ideas on what these might be?

August 18, 2015

Answer: 6 weeks post-op tummy tuck, red and itchy bumps around the incision line. Any ideas on what these might be?