Immediately post-op explantation. Can I take Benadryl?

In terms of itching, first thing I'd want to make sure of is to check whether you are having any allergic reactions - to the tape, to other medications, etc.  Do you have a rash near your incisions?If the answer is "yes",  certainly let your surgeon know.  Otherwise, it is safe to use an antihistamine.  But Benadryl has a sedation side effect - so you might want to choose one of the non-sedating ones, like Claritin or Zyrtec, unless you want to sleep a lot!  Also, the dosing interval of the antihistamines will be different than the dosing interval of your pain meds - so don't take an antihistamine with every pain pill.All the best,

Good day! Figure out first where the allergic reactions are coming from. It is best to contact your surgeon regarding your medications to avoid complications. Best of luck! #RealSelf100

Good to
know that everything went well! Just to be
safe, I would suggest you call your doctor and ask.  

I'm glad that you had successful surgery. He certainly can continue to take that mixture of medication. The question is if you're teaching do you have an allergy to the pain medication. As a definitive answer I definitely would call your plastic surgeon.

It is always a good idea to speak with your surgeon about your post-op medication. Best of luck with your surgery.