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

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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!

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

I am sorry to hear about the difficulty you have had, especially communicating with your plastic surgeon.  I think that you are wise in continuing to seek follow up with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area. Hopefully, your primary care or OB/GYN may be helpful in finding you this referral. Generally speaking, redness on the lower aspects of the breasts after breast reduction or lifting can be seen occasionally;  this redness is not necessarily secondary to an infection.   The differential diagnoses may include: venous congestion (blood flow related skin changes) or  hypersensitivity.  Again, best to seek in person clinical evaluation. Information provided in this response can only be meant to be general and not specific to your case. Best wishes.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us.Its too early to talk about final results with only 6 weeks post op.To avoid postoperative swelling and pain after performing a Breast augmentation with lift procedure, I recommend to my  patients, to limit the arms movement for two weeks, also it's not advisable to carry weight.Finally, I recommend you always use a therapeutic bra.Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

If all your bloodwork seems fine, no signs/symptoms of an infection and all you have is redness, then it is unlikely an infection.  Could be a prolonged redness just due to the stress the tissues are/were under.  Your photos look fine, I don't see anything to worry about.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear, thanks for your question and provided information as well... I have
to say that you are still early on healing process, it is too soon to determine
how your results are going to be, per now, they look very nice and beautiful,
you can have one bigger than the other, it is normal and that can happen for
the first 3 months until your implants have settle in. I recommend you to wait
and keep using your post surgical bra, that will help you with the shape and
support. Hugs!

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I think that you need to find someone locally to help you if you can not speak with your surgeon( which I do not understand).  Redness can be many different things,

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