How can I get rid of hives after breast implant surgery? What is causing my hives?

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I am 1 month post op, during week 2-now i had hives on the bottom of both my breasts and it has calm down a little bit after using cream but the hives is still there. Now at 1 month post op i now have hives doing down both of my arms. They are spreading I am scared, my PS says to just use the Ket 2% cream and that's it. why is the hives spreading? What is causing my hives? i took benadryl and i put on the 2% steroid cream and cortisone cream, help

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is difficult to tell without assessing you in person. Please follow up with your surgeon again if you are concerned or seek out a second in-person opinion.

Christopher J. Davidson, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Hives are often a result of a reaction to a medication or topical reaction to a number of things such as dressings or tape.  Best to follow the instructions given by your plastic surgeon.  Good luck.

Michael Horn, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Please contact your surgeon to give you specific instructions on how to reduce hives. It could be a number of things causing these hives including bandages, tapes, sutures, medications.

Lawrence Iteld, MD · Answer

Occasionally, patients can have a reaction to tape, glue, or other bandaging. This is usually self-limited. If it is not improving, I would recommend seeing a dermatologist who may prescribe another medication.

Paul M. Parker, MD, FACS · Answer

Based on what you say, I am not convinced that your hives are necessarily related to your breast augmentation. I would discuss with your primary care physician so that they can evaluate your hives and determine the underlying cause and then of course, treatment.

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