Itching 1 Day Post Op?

Itchiness can accompany stretching skin and sensory changes, both of which are common following surgery. However, it can also indicate irritation, which may be caused by your post-surgery bra. If it's not the bra, then you may want to start very gently applying moisturizer to your breasts, avoiding the incisions. Be very gentle when applying the moisturizer.

     This may be organic in nature, but allergic reaction from adhesives may be the cause.  Always contact the plastic surgeon if you have concern about an allergic reaction.

Hello Redwall1,

I totally understand what you are saying.  Here is something to consider:  most women who have breast augmentation surgery have stretching of their skin.  The same thing occurs with pregnancy.

Sometimes the stretched skin looks shiney, feels very firm AND ITCHES.  My patients tell me this all the time.

Areas that can feel particularly tight and itchy include:

1.  the lower portion of the breast- between the crease and the nipple, including the areola 

2. the outside wall of the breast- toward the armpit.

Those are 2 areas that are somewhat 'expandable' to accomodate the large size of the implant.

Certainly medications, tape, glue, stitches and soaps can contribute to, or be the cause of, itching but I most often see it as a  function of the stretched, tight skin.  It is not uncommon for the skin to look dry and flakey over the next couple of weeks.  The same things happens with pregnancy. 

TIP:

Although you should check with your surgeon, I have my patients start massaging their breasts starting post op day 1 with a moisturizer and apply baby oil while in the shower.  

Thanks for asking!  Dr Ellen