Reaction to dressing after a boob job

This actually sounds like it could just be the skin, or it could be quite serious, like you have an implant infection.  You should need to be seen by the plastic surgeon. 

Skin reactions such as describe are usually an allergy to an adhesive in a tape or applied directly to the skin. Treatment is generally avoidance of further adhesive and possibly some steroid ointment. This will be handled by your own plastic surgeon.

Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. Some patients developed allergies from the tape or dressing is good for you to tell your plastic surgeon and follow his advices, you can take some antihistamines pills. Also, In my practice, after performing a Breast Agmentation I recommend to my patients to limit the movement of the arms for two weeks. After that, you can move your arms taking care and always with common sense. In this regard, it's not advisable to carry heavy weights to prevent the implant out of position, and allow the formation of the physiological capsule around the implant, also to avoid pain and breast swelling.Respectfully, Dr. Emmanuel Mallol.-

I appreciate your question.

Best to follow up with your Plastic Surgeon so they can recommend appropriate wound care treatment.



The best way to assess and give
true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified
plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.



best of luck!







Dr Schwartz

Thanks for your inquiry and sorry for your blister, but unfortunately reactions to tape, glue, suture, ointments, dressings, and even bras do happen.  Please call your plastic surgeon to discuss what woundcare they wound recommend and best of luck.  

Most patients do fine with the standard dressing.  Very few will have reaction to the tape or glue.  Removing and cleaning the area will allow it to heal.It is also normal to have some aches and pain for several weeks after surgery.Best Wishes,Nana Mizuguchi

Hi,Thank you for your question and congratulations with your surgery.Blisters caused by adhesive dressings are relatively frequent. They tend to heal very quickly once you have changed the dressing. They cause only very superficial wound which should not leave any mark once healed.Do not apply adhesive dressing over it, Mepitel or something similar works well.Pain in the operated breast is not unusual one week after surgery. It will settle down gradually. However if one breast is significantly more painful and more swollen than the other you should see your surgeon to be on the safe side.I hope that helps.Best wishes.Elena Prousskaia

Sometimes patients develop skin burns or irritation from the dressing or tape.  Best to follow you surgeon's directions to treat this.  Many times it requires nothing or just local wound care to heal.

Hi, there.  Sorry that you got a blister.  Some patients can have reaction to tape, glue, bra, etc.  Once you do not have the inciting agent on your body, the itching should diminish within 1-2 weeks.  Please contact your plastic surgeon for his/her recommendation on the wound/blister care.  Good luck with your recovery.

Hi,

Thanks for posting your question. I am happy to try and help you. It is
important to remember that a board certified plastic surgeon will be your best
resource when it comes to an accurate assessment of your situation, and
concerns.

Having said that, you seem to have a tape blister. Simple ointment and a bandaid will help.

I hope you found this helpful. As always, ask your PS first about any
questions. Have a great day.