My tissue extender on my left breast has been in for 4 months and is ready to be removed and replaced with my implant. I developed a slight skin rash between my breasts and a little on my right breast which is my own My plastic surgeon will not operate until the rash is gone. I'm on my 3rd cream (with steroids) and nothing is helping the rash. Should I proceed with my operation and hope the rash goes away once the extender is removed and replaced with the implant?
September 25, 2014
Answer: Rash from Tissue Expander? Thank you for your question. Your surgeon is smart to wait until the rash resolves. I would also recommend my patient wait as well. It is not likely from the expander itself. Hard for me to know without seeing you but it the creams don't help you may want to see a dermatologist for a different point of view. Your surgeon seems to be doing the right thing here. Don't rush this. I know you hate the expanders but wait until things heal so you decrease the risk of an implant infection.
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September 25, 2014
Answer: Rash from Tissue Expander? Thank you for your question. Your surgeon is smart to wait until the rash resolves. I would also recommend my patient wait as well. It is not likely from the expander itself. Hard for me to know without seeing you but it the creams don't help you may want to see a dermatologist for a different point of view. Your surgeon seems to be doing the right thing here. Don't rush this. I know you hate the expanders but wait until things heal so you decrease the risk of an implant infection.
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September 24, 2014
Answer: Rash It is best to wait until the rash has resolved before exchanging your expander for a permanent implant. The rash could be an irritation which will interfere with healing, or an allergic reaction, or possibly an infection. Raw, irritated skin does not heal well, and could lead to poor wound healing, or even an infection that would require removing the implant. It is best to wait. You may need to see a dermatologist and have a biopsy if the rash does not go away.
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September 24, 2014
Answer: Rash It is best to wait until the rash has resolved before exchanging your expander for a permanent implant. The rash could be an irritation which will interfere with healing, or an allergic reaction, or possibly an infection. Raw, irritated skin does not heal well, and could lead to poor wound healing, or even an infection that would require removing the implant. It is best to wait. You may need to see a dermatologist and have a biopsy if the rash does not go away.
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