I recently went back for my 1 week follow up and mentioned that I was itchy and thought maybe the surgical bra was rubbing me raw. My nurse said it looked like my skin was a dry so I should be hydrating it more. I have been using aquaphor and aveeno to help, although my skin doesn't look dry it feels raw despite the clothing touching it or the amount of lotion I apply. I have checked to see if there are any rashes or red areas and there are not and my incisions look great. How can I help this?
Answer: Itching and Burning Sensation at 2 Weeks Post-Op HEALING AFTER BREAST SURGERY, AUGMENTATION, LIFTS1. pain is variable2. it takes 2-3 months for implants to settle and muscles to relax3. celebrex, motrin, and muscle relaxers can help4. massage and stretching may help5. everyone heals differently6. 4-7 days off from work is commonHEALING OF SENSORY NERVES: Tingling, burning or shooting pains, which will disappear with time and should not alarm you, indicate regeneration of the sensory nerves. If these sensations cause pain, repeated, local self-massage helps.ASYMMETRY: The two breasts commonly heal quite differently. One breast may swell more, feel more uncomfortable, or have a different initial shape. After complete healing, they will be more similar and natural. You must have patience, but if this causes concern, ask questions of the doctor or the nursing staff.SHAPE AND CONTOUR: The final shape of your breasts will start to look its best approximately three (3) months after surgery. It takes time for the skin and muscle to stretch and relax around the new implant. The breast will often look higher, firmer, and “less natural” in the first three (3) months. It can take up to a year to see your final result.FOLLOW-UP EXAMS: These are generally done in 1 week, 2 to 3 weeks, 3 to 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months to 1 year, and 1-2 year intervals. In our office we include all of your follow up appointments in the initial surgical fee.The best thing to do if you are worried about the healing process is to visit your surgeon for a follow-up appointment and have the area examined and make sure that everything is progressing as it should. Good luck.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Itching and Burning Sensation at 2 Weeks Post-Op HEALING AFTER BREAST SURGERY, AUGMENTATION, LIFTS1. pain is variable2. it takes 2-3 months for implants to settle and muscles to relax3. celebrex, motrin, and muscle relaxers can help4. massage and stretching may help5. everyone heals differently6. 4-7 days off from work is commonHEALING OF SENSORY NERVES: Tingling, burning or shooting pains, which will disappear with time and should not alarm you, indicate regeneration of the sensory nerves. If these sensations cause pain, repeated, local self-massage helps.ASYMMETRY: The two breasts commonly heal quite differently. One breast may swell more, feel more uncomfortable, or have a different initial shape. After complete healing, they will be more similar and natural. You must have patience, but if this causes concern, ask questions of the doctor or the nursing staff.SHAPE AND CONTOUR: The final shape of your breasts will start to look its best approximately three (3) months after surgery. It takes time for the skin and muscle to stretch and relax around the new implant. The breast will often look higher, firmer, and “less natural” in the first three (3) months. It can take up to a year to see your final result.FOLLOW-UP EXAMS: These are generally done in 1 week, 2 to 3 weeks, 3 to 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months to 1 year, and 1-2 year intervals. In our office we include all of your follow up appointments in the initial surgical fee.The best thing to do if you are worried about the healing process is to visit your surgeon for a follow-up appointment and have the area examined and make sure that everything is progressing as it should. Good luck.
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Answer: 2 weeks post op itching Thank you for your question. Since you are not reporting any "rashes or red areas, and incisions look great", my advice is to continue with moisturizing lotion and consider an over the counter topical lotion for itching such as Benadryl. Best to follow up with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck.
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Answer: 2 weeks post op itching Thank you for your question. Since you are not reporting any "rashes or red areas, and incisions look great", my advice is to continue with moisturizing lotion and consider an over the counter topical lotion for itching such as Benadryl. Best to follow up with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck.
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December 26, 2016
Answer: Itching? Hi Kylee. I'm glad everything seem s to be looking good. I'm sorry about the itching, but it could be part of the normal stretch/sensitivity as your nerves stretch. Have your plastic surgeon examine you this week to confirm you're healing well. Warmest regards, Dr. ALDO
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Answer: Itching? Hi Kylee. I'm glad everything seem s to be looking good. I'm sorry about the itching, but it could be part of the normal stretch/sensitivity as your nerves stretch. Have your plastic surgeon examine you this week to confirm you're healing well. Warmest regards, Dr. ALDO
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December 26, 2016
Answer: 2 weeks post op and constant itch/burning sensation This may be due to the normal healing process due to nerve sensitivity or regeneration. Benadryl can often help but often, your body just needs time to fully heal. Best to keep your follow up appts. with your operating surgeon so he or she can monitor your progress. Good luck!
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Answer: 2 weeks post op and constant itch/burning sensation This may be due to the normal healing process due to nerve sensitivity or regeneration. Benadryl can often help but often, your body just needs time to fully heal. Best to keep your follow up appts. with your operating surgeon so he or she can monitor your progress. Good luck!
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December 26, 2016
Answer: Itching post op Congratulations on your recent surgery. An itching or burning sensation after surgery is often a very normal part of healing. As the nerves start to regenerate it can lead to these sensations. Usually this only lasts 1-2 weeks at most but each person is different and different sensations are normal at different phases of healing. Keeping your skin moisturized can help the dryness but does not seem to help with the itching and burning from your nerves. Only time seems to improve this. Good luck.
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Answer: Itching post op Congratulations on your recent surgery. An itching or burning sensation after surgery is often a very normal part of healing. As the nerves start to regenerate it can lead to these sensations. Usually this only lasts 1-2 weeks at most but each person is different and different sensations are normal at different phases of healing. Keeping your skin moisturized can help the dryness but does not seem to help with the itching and burning from your nerves. Only time seems to improve this. Good luck.
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