Is the Rash Around my Incision an Allergic Reaction? (photo)

Your history and pictures suggest an allergic reaction
caused by the adhesive agent used with steri-strips.This is not unusual in post-operative
patients and is usually treated with steroid creams. Before
proceeding with this treatment, it’s important to be evaluated by your
surgeon.Occasionally, this type of
discoloration might be related to a more serious problem.It’s therefore, necessary to thoroughly
investigate the cause of this problem before initiating treatment.

Hello, Thank you for your question!It is hard to tell from your photo alone. It may be best to be assess by your Plastic Surgeon in person and for further instruction on treatment. You can learn more on our social media (Instagram and Snapchat): @realdrsix.
Regards,

An allergic reaction to the skin glue?Congratulations on your recent breast augmentation! I clearly see that there has been some sort of reaction around your incision. It is possible that it’s an allergic reaction but it could be something completely different! I think you need to use your plastic surgeon as a resource, have an examination of the area, and then get the appropriate diagnosis from your surgeon. Allergic reactions definitely get better once the cause of the reaction is removed from the body. Infections do not generally get better unless they’re treated appropriately usually with antibiotics. Let’s just make sure that you make your surgeon aware of the situation as soon as you can!