I’m 7 days post op and my incisions are itching like crazy, steri-strips around the areola have been removed and that’s where it itches/burns the most (the ones underneath still on). No signs of infection but in a lot of discomfort. Took Benadryl in pill form and no help. What else can I do??
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Hi oilgirl123,
I understand your concern. While it is common to have a superficial separation of the wound at the T junction following a breast lift surgery, this must be closely monitored and make sure it does not become infected. You should follow your plastic surgeon's post operative wound...
Hi nikkijaye, I understand your concern. Before you can undergo any surgery, you will be required a medical clearance from your primary health care provider and your hematologists. You should also consult a board certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more i...
Hi Pawpaw75,
For scars, I close all of my incisions in 5 layers and do not use absorbable sutures because they cause inflammation and worse scarring. I tape all of my incisions in the office visits once a week for six weeks after surgery to improve the appearance. After taping, I start my...
