Itchy breasts after breast augmentation? (Photo)

dear Patient: thanks for your photos and question.  The itching sensation is normal following A Breast Augmentation.  It has to do with either your own allergic reaction to either the pain meds or the antibiotic prescribed, or it might be related to inflamation of the nerves.  In either case taking some over the counter antihistamine like Benadryl will help relieving the itching sensation.  Please call your Plastic Surgeon to follow up.  Hope this helps!

You may be itchy because the nerves to the breast are irritable after surgery, or you may be itchy because the solution used to sterilize your skin after you are asleep and surgery begins has dried or irritated your skin.
Follow your surgeon's advice regarding showering and care of the tapes that are on your incisions as you have been instructed.  For the skin that does not have the surgical tapes, try a gentle non-scented moisturizer such as Aveeno, or any other brand of gentle moisturizer.  The moisturizer will soothe the skin, and as well gently rubbing it into the skin will help settle down the irritated nerves.
If this is not adequate for your itchiness, try an over the counter antihistamine such as Benedryl, but keep in mind that these types of medication may make you drowsy.
Finally, a prescription cream may be needed if the itching really persists, but this is not usually the case.
Best of luck to you,
Dr. Nancy de Kleer

Early after breast augmentation itching can be caused by soaps that were used in the operating room.  Cleansing the breasts with a Clearwater remove any visible soap could help.  Antibiotics can create an allergic reaction and causes itching but she would usually have a visible rash.  For the present I suggest that you take Benadryl until you can speak with your Doctor