Allergy to adhesives 11 days out after breast reduction, what can I do?

Your symptoms sound like an allergy to adhesive. An important point is the causative agent whether that is the glue from the steri-strips, a skin prep such as mastosol that might have been applied prior to the placement of the stern-strips needs to be removed. Acetone can be useful to remove the adhesive, if there are open wounds or skin the acetone with burn so be careful. After the causative agent is removed, topical steroids will help calm this down. We would usually use a very strong steroid for 2-3 days and then transition to a medium strength steroid. Seeing a board certified dermatologist might also be useful. Hope this helps. 

Your PS has provided all of the options I would have.  If your have not seen a board certified dermatologist, you might schedule a consultation.  In some instances, hypersensitivities to adhesives can take weeks to resolve on their own.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA 

Hello and thanks for the question!It appears you are having an allergic reaction, which is not uncommon.  Contact your surgeon for his/her recommendations. Best of luck!