I am 15 days post op TT and breast augmentation. I have worn my compression garment day and night except for showering.

Question

The last couple of days the skin on my abdomen feels like it is on fire. There is no rash and doesn’t itch, just burns and hurts when I walk. I don’t know if this is normal or what I can do to relieve the pain.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

A burning pain is often related to the nerves being irritated from surgery.  This pain should subside as healing progresses.  I encourage you to discuss the situation with your surgeon to ensure that it's not from a different cause.

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

It sounds like you’re having some sort of allergic reaction to the elastic garment and you should be evaluated by your plastic surgeon. In the meantime you may try using moisturizer on the area. Best of luck.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question.  Most likely the garment rubbing against your skin has caused some irritation and I would contact your surgeon to evaluate your healing progress.  Hope this helps.

Steven Varkony, MD · Answer

If something new has occurred in the past two days, it’s
impossible to diagnose without an in-person examination. We recommend
consulting with your surgeon to further discuss your concerns.

Robert D. Wilcox, MD · Answer

Dear Aking2018,
  
If you do not have any rash and it does not itch, it is most likely pain coming from the muscle repair.  Just in case you are having an allergic reaction though, consider wearing a T-shirt underneath the compressive garment so that it is not contacting your skin.  Certainly have your plastic surgeon check on you for this.  I hope this has been helpful.
Robert D. Wilcox, M.D.

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