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Hello Molly-As long as everything appears to be healing well, itching is generally a symptom that is related to normal healing and is therefore is a good thing. With time, it will decrease in severity and frequency...signficantly in the next couple months. Happy Holidays.
The itching varies from person to person, but can take some time to resolve. I would expect that after another month or so the itching will be gone.
Could it be related to your garment? Ifso wear cotton underneath as a barrier. Keep your skin moisturized and try OTCitching relief. For severe itching, try doxapin cream. This should normalize asyour nerves accommodate during the haling process.
As nerves returned to the skin abnormal sensations such as itching to be experienced. Don't scratch as this will aggravate the problem. Cool compresses and oral medications can be used to control symptoms.
Itching typically means you are healing, that being said you need to speak with your plastic surgeon. Could it be meds? Could it dressings? Could it be the ointment of the wound? Did they use skin glue? Could it be the binder or garment? These are a few of the things to consider.Good LuckStephen M. Davis, MD, FACSGreen Hills Plastic Surgery