Itching around the elastic in my post surgery bra. Any remedies?

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I'm one day post opp and after waking from a nap this afternoon I had a lot of pain and itching on my sides. It's from the post surgery bra tightening on my skin. Are there any ointments or lotions etc that can help with this? Thank you in advance!

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Hi there, Thank you for your question. In some cases you can put a thin tank top or t-shirt under the bra OR you can contact your surgeon and ask them if it is ok to replace the surgical bra with something more comfortable. Best,

Jaime Perez, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question,Switching or washing your bra might help reduce the itching if there is any residue on it from surgery. You may also have a sensitivity to the surgical soap or the adhesive tape. Talk to your surgeon about using antihistamine medications. Hope this helps! Best of luck with your recovery.Sincerely,Jaime Perez, MD, FACS

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thanks for the question. In my practice, after performing a BA I recommend to my patients to limit the movement of the arms for two weeks. After that, you can move your arms taking care and always with common sense. In this regard, it's not advisable to carry heavy weights to prevent the implant out of position, and allow the formation of the physiological capsule around the implant, also to avoid pain and breast swelling. Kind regards

Nana N. Mizuguchi, MD, FACS · Answer

I think switching or washing your bra may help.  It may also be caused by the adhesive tape or surgical soap from surgery.  Talk to your surgeon.Happy Holidays,Nana Mizuguchi, MD

Bhupesh Vasisht, MD · Answer

First I would remove the bra and take a look at that area that there is no rash.  Then I would switch to a different bra.  Have your surgeon also take a look at that area to see if this is more than just dry skin and irritation post surgery.  In most cases it is dry skin.  If that is the case then I would apply a simple water based moisturizer to that area.  Hope this helps.

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