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I have hives all over my tummy tuck incision. Is this OK? (Photo)

CasscoleJan 16, 2017
I have had hives in my hands immediately following surgery then a couple random ones on my feet but it went away and wasn't too bad. This morning I broke out in hives all over my incision...it's soooo itchy.. i already took Benadryl and a shower..is this normal? Anything else I could be doing to relieve this pain??

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