Advice to heal severe reaction to surgical tape? (Photos)

March 15, 2017
Asked By:RebirthofVenus in Scottsdale, AZ

Hi, I had a posterior butt lift last week. I had a horrific reaction to the adhesive in the surgical tape, akin to second degree burns. My surgeon prescribed Triamcinolone Acetonide cream, which I've been applying twice daily. Just wondering if anyone has other or additional suggestions? Have you ever seen a reaction as severe as mine? How long before it fully heals? Will it leave a scar?

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June 6, 2018

Answer: Allergic reaction

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October 30, 2017

Answer: Steroid creams for tape allergy

Yannis Alexandrides, MD, FACSSpecialist Registered Plastic Surgeon
October 30, 2017

Answer: Steroid creams for tape allergy

Yannis Alexandrides, MD, FACSSpecialist Registered Plastic Surgeon
March 17, 2017

Answer: Surgical tape allergy

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Answer: Adhesive allergy

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