What is the best treatment for an allergic reaction to surgery tape after breast augmentation? (4 weeks po)

June 23, 2014
Asked By:hhcn01 in Houston, TX

I had ba four weeks ago and at my two week post op follow up, when the tapes were removed from the incision site, I developed an allergic reaction. I was told by my ps to purchase cortisone cream. I purchased the cream and used twice a day and the rash did go away from the incision area but I have recently started the itch in the center (between my breasts) I have been putting the cortisone cream but it is not working. I have an appt scheduled today with my ps but id like to get different opinions.

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June 24, 2014

Answer: Topical steroid cream isThe best treatment for a tape allergy after breast augmentation.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 24, 2014

Answer: Topical steroid cream isThe best treatment for a tape allergy after breast augmentation.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 27, 2016

Answer: May not be tape allergy

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November 27, 2016

Answer: May not be tape allergy

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