Am I having an allergic reaction to the topical antibiotic or is this incision infected? (Photos)

February 26, 2017
Asked By:chuhs in Los Angeles, CA

I'm 4 days postop submental lipo with muscle tightening and bucal fat removal. I had a drain from this ear for two days. Day 2 postop I toticed itching and burning. As I looked more closely today I see redness. I discontinued bacitracin and simply washed incision with peroxide and then water and dried. Should I be worried. My skin is red and I'm worried.

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February 27, 2017

Answer: Incision redness

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February 27, 2017

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