Underarm incision post BA infected? (photo)

The redness seems to be limited to the incision skin only.  Most likely this is just reactive erythema after the suturing.  It does not look like an infection that you need to be worried about.  If you are concerned, contact your plastic surgeon's office to be seen in person.

I appreciate your question.





Since there has been a change in your post op course, please contact your surgeon so he/she can examine you and recommend the most appropriate treatment plan at this time.The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.





Best of luck!





Dr. Schwartz



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Redness can be a sign of infection, especially when accompanied by excessive warmth and discharge. I suggest you see your surgeon as soon as possible to have it checked out, just to be on the safe side. 

Thanks for your question. Your incision does not looked infected. The scar looks immature and slightly raised. It should soften with time and flatten. Arm pit scars are slower to heal and remodel than scars in other areas of the body. It's not unusually for a scar to remain red and raised during the early scar remodeling process. Try to be patient. Scar massage is fine. Good luck!

Thanks for this question. Only your plastic surgeon can make the determination about whether there is an infection or not at this point. You should keep the area dry and make an appointment with your surgeon for a wound check up. Best, Dr. ALDO :)