Should I be concerned about this redness and itching after my breast lift? (Photos)

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I had a breast lift 3 1/2 weeks ago doctors appointment is Thursday this started happening on Saturday should I be concerned or just wait for my appointment

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear yoyo124438,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination, but redness of incision might indicate an infection. I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello. Great question. Thank you for your pictures. I will suggest, calling or emailing your surgeon with more images to receive follow up instructions. Good luck with your recovery.

Stefan Mark Szczerba, MD · Answer

Things look great and right on track however if you are using a cream, steristrips or tape on your incisions go ahead and take a break from any of those until you see your plastic surgeon.  Best Wishes!!

Vishnu Rumalla, MD · Answer

Thanks for your inquiry, best you call your doctor with early wound concerns, it look like a reaction to glue, tape or suture, but hard to know without an exam.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You may be spitting out some sutures, but go ahead and contact your surgeon for advice and possibly antibiotics.

Matthew A. DelMauro, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello, and thank you for your question. (Keep in mind that an in-person consultation is necessary for the best advice.) It has been less than 4 weeks since your surgery. Your body is still healing. Healing can be associated with lots of strange sensations---even in the absence of infection or allergic rashes. Discomfort and itching as you have described is not uncommon. However, you should follow up with your plastic surgeon to make sure nothing more serious is occurring. Best of luck!
Matthew A. DelMauro, M.D.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Call yoru chosen operative surgeon to be seen TODAY for examination and treatment options. Unless examined in person we really can not offer treatment recommendations via the RS internet..

John E. Nees, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi and welcome to our forum!Infection would be manifested as increasing redness, increasing swelling, increasing pain, the development of drainage, or fever. This would require immediate evaluation. Was there a dressing over the area previously? This could be due to irritation from tape residue. Itching suggests possible allergic reaction to the suture material. As you appear fair skinned, normal inflammatory redness may be noted more easily. Visit your plastic surgeon for evaluation.Best wishes...

Should I be concerned about this redness and itching after my breast lift? (Photos)

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