Continued redness under breasts, could it be an allergic reaction to the sutures? 6 weeks post BL with augmentation. (Photo)

October 17, 2015
Asked By:luckyl in Wheeling, WV

I chose a doctor in Fl and live in WV. He won't return calls or provide follow up. No local PS will see me. I've followed up with my GP. I have had redness under breasts for 2 weeks. I'm 6 weeks s/p bl w/ aug. 2 weeks of bactrim in case it was cellulitis w/ no change. WBC and sed rate are normal. Breasts are soft, no pain, no edema, incisions healing. Tape off for a month. Could this be a suture reaction? If so, how long does it take for them to dissolve? I'm an ICU nurse, any help appreciated!

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July 21, 2018

Answer: Continued redness under breasts, could it be an allergic reaction to the sutures? 6 weeks post BL with augmentation.

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Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 21, 2018

Answer: Continued redness under breasts, could it be an allergic reaction to the sutures? 6 weeks post BL with augmentation.

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Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 18, 2015

Answer: 6 weeks post op, some advices:

October 18, 2015

Answer: 6 weeks post op, some advices:

October 18, 2015

Answer: Prolonged redness without signs of infection is OK

Martin Jugenburg, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
October 18, 2015

Answer: Prolonged redness without signs of infection is OK

Martin Jugenburg, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon

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