MRSA after breast lift, no implants. Should I see a dermatologist or infectious disease doctor? (Photo)

Thank you for your question and pic.   Everyone has bacteria on their skin and once cultured some may come back as MRSA.  You don't appear to be having an infection but more likely an allergic reaction to the product that was used on your skin.  You may consider discussing it with your surgeon and a dermatologist so appropriate skin care products are used to resolve this.   Sometimes coconut oil or baby oil can help as well. Best of luck. 

I would definitely suggest that you get your surgeon's opinion. If you have a dermatologist, call him or her and see if they have experience with MRSA and can recommend a new course of treatment. If not, see an expert. I am so sorry that you are experiencing this. Best, Dr. Nazarian

If you need a second opinion then I would go to the infectious disease doctor and not the dermatologist. Best of luck.

Sorry to hear that you have allergic response.  Once you have an allergic response, it may take 1-2 weeks for the allergic response to diminish.  In regards to MRSA, you should consult an infectious disease physician for his/her recommendation.

Very start here about your recent experience.  MRSA infection is very rare to happen in a mastopexy without implant.  Antibiotics is the appropriate course of therapy.  I understand that you're allergic to sulfa which would eliminate Bactrim.  However there are other courses of drugs that can help you such as clindamycin.  I don't feel that an infectious disease doctor or dermatologist would give you any more information compared to what you're plastic surgeon can provide.  Wound cultures can tell us the specificity and sensitivity of different bacteria somewhat drugs they are susceptible to its place on the right antibiotic and have no doubt that this infection will heal.  Most sutures using this operation are dissolvable so there would not necessitate removal in my practice.  Good luck to you and get well soon

Your breasts do appear to have suffered a fairly significant dermatitis. This is typically caused by something that is topical, such as tape or antibiotic ointment. If you have an infection, then there should be drainage, irregular borders to the redness, undue swelling, and a generalized feeling of poor well being. You are on the correct antibiotic for community acquired MRSA. If you have not improved, then you should see an Infectious disease constant. Ask your PS for guidance. Good luck.

MRSA means methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection.How can Doxcyciline which is nothing but a long acting tetracyline treat your MRSA.You need hospitalization and treatment by Vancomycin injections or any other antibiotic that the bug is sensitive to to make you heal.At times such bugs are picked up at home or any where else and has to be treated in a hospital with indoor facility.Since this is following a surgery the best thing is to go to some ER with your report and the hospital will admit you in some surgical ward and take active action.I hope this helps in some possible way