Help! 9 days post op BA and I have a nasty allergic reaction from the glue! (Photo)

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I am 9 days post op breast augmentation and I developed red, inflamed and itchy swelling around both under breast incisions. They were fine the first 4 days and then I believe a sports bra irritated them. The PS also thinks I’m having an allergic reaction to the glue used, so he removed it. It got worse after glue was removed (probably from all the touching). Yesterday I was prescribed a 21 day 4mg Medrol pack. When will this start to help? I feel like my incisions are covered in fire ants.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Hi Ouch15,
  
I understand your concern and I am sorry to hear about what you are experiencing. However, it is difficult to assess your incision site with mere pictures. It is best that you visit a board certified plastic surgeon to have yourself properly assessed. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
  
Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
  
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
  
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
  
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Dallas Buchanan, MD · Answer

Oh no! Thank you for your pictures and questions and sorry to hear that his is happening. It sounds as though your surgeon is taking all the right steps to address the problem and the steroids should kick in within 1-2 days to make things better.Hope this helps!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery

James H. Rogers, MD · Answer

Allergic reactions to either the surgical tape or adhesives such as benzoin are not uncommon. Fortunately, most resolve fairly quickly after removal of the offending material. The medrol dose pack should help fairly quickly, however if immediate improvement is required, use of flourinated steroid cream, such as Elocon , can bring immediate relief.

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

Ouch15. Sorry you are having this problem, however I have seen this before and it appears that you are having an allergic reaction to the sports bra or detergent used to wash it. Throw it away! It sounds like your plastic surgeon is right on top of things and the Medrol dose pack should start working soon and relieve your symptoms. Hang in there, as you should start feeling better quickly. Good luck.

Daniel Schmid, MD · Answer

Looks like an allergic reaction as it is limited to the incision area.  Try hydrocortisone and take the dose pack.  It should resolve within a day or two after starting the steroids.

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