Why am I getting hives on my breast augmentation scars 6 months after my surgery? (photos)

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I had my breast Augmentation on Nov 3,2013. Since about a month after my surgery I get hives on my scar lines only! It happens about everyday whether I have a bra on or not! This is miserable because it itches very bad! Any idea why this is happening and will it ever go away? It's been months now! his happens on both breasts! I never know which one it will be until the tingling starts and then the itching and hives are immediately there!

Lee E. Corbett, MD · Answer

This is rather unusual. I would ask you surgeon what kind of suture he or she used and then have an allergist test you for that material. It looks like an allergic reaction to the suture material.

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

You may be experiencing an allergic reaction, possibly to the sutures or something else. Are you applying any topical scar treatment creams? Please talk to your surgeon so they may conduct a physical examination. Best of luck!

Reza Momeni, MD, FACS · Answer

It might be best to start with a dermatologist, but it would be helpful also to visit your original plastic surgeon.  it might be that some testing may be needed to truly figure out what is going on.  Certainly this is an unusual event so far after surgery, and it warrants some investigation.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

I am sorry to hear/see the unusual reaction you are experiencing. Sometimes, patients to experience skin reactions that are unusual and are best evaluated by a dermatologist. Conditions such as fungal infections,  allergic reactions... will need to be ruled out. This wishes.

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Thank you for your pictures.  That is very strange that you are getting this lesion only on your incision.  If your plastic surgeon can not figure it out may be it is best to see a dermatologist.

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