Is a breast reduction rash common at 2 months post-op? (Photos)

January 5, 2019
Asked By:kmarie319

My skin is so rough/dry, itchy, and red. The left breast is definitely worse than the right. I have an appointment next week with my surgeon but I’m hoping I can get some info on if this is a common complication with this procedure. I tried putting moisturizer from the surgeon on it and tried coconut oil but both seem to have just irritated it more so I haven’t been putting anything on it except when it gets so itchy, i put some A&D ointment on it and it seems to soothe it a little bit.

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January 8, 2019

Answer: Is this common?

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Ira H. Rex lll, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 8, 2019

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Ira H. Rex lll, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 8, 2019

Answer: Breast Allergy

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January 8, 2019

Answer: Breast Allergy

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Javier Soto, MDPlastic Surgeon
January 7, 2019

Answer: Is a breast reduction rash common at 2 months post-op? (Photos)

Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 7, 2019

Answer: Is a breast reduction rash common at 2 months post-op? (Photos)

Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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January 7, 2019

Answer: Rash

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January 12, 2019

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