I had breast reduction surgery 4 weeks ago. I developed a red, warm-to-touch, smooth rash on the entire bottom half of both of my breasts about 3 weeks ago. As my doctor suggested, I have tried anti-fungal topical creams but nothing has worked. My incisions have all healed. One doctor told me 3-4% of women develop this rash after breast reduction. He doesn't know why but thinks it might be an allergic reaction to the prep solution used. Any ideas about this rash and cures?
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July 10, 2018
Answer: Stingy, Red Rash AFTER Breast Reduction Surgery?
Great question. More and more, we are operating and doing breast reductions on patients who are still teenagers like yourself, because it has such a positive impact on the patient's quality of life and improves back pain. For many women, it is very hard to be active, do exercise, etc. when...
A breast reduction typically takes about 3 hours whether there is one or two surgeons. I always do both sides myself and have never found that two surgeons speeds things up that much. The most important thing is whether you are pleased with your result, not the amount of time it took.
An anatomic reduction and vertical mastopexy should produce a beautiful breast with periareolar and vertical scars. Most of our patients report resolution of their back pain within 24 hours after surgery if it is caused by their breasts. Schneidercentre.com
