19 days post op breast reduction and I got this redness after using silicone sheets a week ago however this is not going away and is very tender to the touch unable to wear any bra, etc.. allergy med did nothing and Doctor said to call him if I have a fever he think it might be an allergic reaction to the silicone sheets I am no longer using them and before it was red this area was kinda of yellow please see the pics what do you guys think?
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Thanks for your question. Every surgeon has different post operative protocols that vary from procedure to procedure--and sometimes even patient to patient! Best to ask your surgeon! Good luck to you.
It is very hard to tell from your photos what your surgery was but given the look and length of your incision I would guess it was a breast reduction. Numbness and tingling are normal post-op and eventually resolve. If your bra is rubbing on your scar during exercise this could cause some pain....
Any surgery on the skin of a patient with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome can present challenges. A breast reduction, which depends on the structure of the skin for support, would make those challenges greater. With that said, a breast reduction is very like to relieve neck, back and shoulder...