I just had Breast Augmentation and noticed these blisters. Is this normal and what it is? (photo)

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

Thank you for your picture. This is not normal. This may be due to tape or some type of friction injury at the time of surgery. This blister needs to be ruptured and treated conservatively with local dressings to allow for healing.

Tracey H. Stokes, MD · Answer

The blister are most likely due to the Tegaderm (clear occlusive dressing placed over the breast).  This dressing does not give very much and as the breast swells postoperatively, blisters may develop from the shear force on the skin.  Such blisters are usually superficial and heal with local wound care, but best to see your surgeon.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

It looks as though the blisters have been created by sensitivity to take. This is something to report to your surgeon. It would heal with modest one care.

John J. Edney, MD · Answer

Judging by your photographs it appears that you have blisters secondary to the tape used postoperatively.  It will be very important to keep this area clean to prevent any infection.  If you take good care of this area and prevent an infection and should heal uneventfully.

Wesley G. Wilson, MD · Answer

I would agree that the blisters look like a result of the clear tape used to hold the dressing on.  Go see your surgeon!!

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