I am now Day 5 post op, on day three I woke up at around two in the morning with an extreme rash all over my legs, stomach, under my breasts, and back. I contacted my surgeon and they told me to stop taking my meds. So I did, here we are now on day 5 and the rash hasn’t started to go away yet. I’m going crazy, I can’t sleep, I’m scratching myself raw. I have taken benedryl and Claritin, neither help. Also yesterday I have started having diarrhea.
December 7, 2017
Answer: Rash This rash looks like it is related to a medication - usually an Antibiotic. It should resolve when you discontinue the medication, but the fact that it hasn't and is still symptomatic is a little concerning. Often a short course of steroids - Prednisone by mouth will help it resolve. The diarrhea may be related to the antibiotics as well and is usually self limiting = will resolve. There can be an overgrowth of bacteria in the bowel secondary to antibiotics called Clostridium Difficile which can cause the diarrhea as well. Given both of these problems, I think you should contact your surgeon for management of these 2 problems
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December 7, 2017
Answer: Rash This rash looks like it is related to a medication - usually an Antibiotic. It should resolve when you discontinue the medication, but the fact that it hasn't and is still symptomatic is a little concerning. Often a short course of steroids - Prednisone by mouth will help it resolve. The diarrhea may be related to the antibiotics as well and is usually self limiting = will resolve. There can be an overgrowth of bacteria in the bowel secondary to antibiotics called Clostridium Difficile which can cause the diarrhea as well. Given both of these problems, I think you should contact your surgeon for management of these 2 problems
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December 6, 2017
Answer: #plasticsurgery #breastimplants #augmentation Congratulations on your recent surgery and thank you for sharing your question about your post operative recovery and results after your surgery. Final results can take 6-12 months for all the swelling to subside. At our office we actually see all of our surgery patients the very next day after surgery and then again at two weeks and beyond. We enjoy staying closely connected to our patients and enjoy giving the extra attention and service. Your concerns are important to discuss directly with your board certified plastic surgeon. He or she will appreciate the open communication and will want to help you. I hope this is helpful and wish you all the very best. Sincerely, Brian S. Coan, MD, FACS
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December 6, 2017
Answer: #plasticsurgery #breastimplants #augmentation Congratulations on your recent surgery and thank you for sharing your question about your post operative recovery and results after your surgery. Final results can take 6-12 months for all the swelling to subside. At our office we actually see all of our surgery patients the very next day after surgery and then again at two weeks and beyond. We enjoy staying closely connected to our patients and enjoy giving the extra attention and service. Your concerns are important to discuss directly with your board certified plastic surgeon. He or she will appreciate the open communication and will want to help you. I hope this is helpful and wish you all the very best. Sincerely, Brian S. Coan, MD, FACS
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