I had a tummy tuck and breast reduction on 11/14. have been using the surgical binder from my tummy tuck and surgical bra all the time except when bathing. I am Day 6 post op and doing great except now developing skin rashes. I switched to a sports bra but for the abdominal binder are there more comfortable alternatives I can to switch to? My skin is sensitive, itchy, and I'm getting itchy rashes that are raised bumps (not near incisions) on my skin from the compression garment (I think)!
Answer: Compression garments Thank you for your question.If the binder is irritating your skin, try putting on a light t-shirt and then placing the binder over top. That way there is a barrier between your skin and the binder. The compression garments are very important this early in the healing process. You can also take some benadryl and use cortisone topically to help with the itching. Usually at your one week check, your doctor will give you a different garment other than a binder to start wearing and if they do not give you something they will give suggestions on what you can wear. Good luck with recovery.
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Answer: Compression garments Thank you for your question.If the binder is irritating your skin, try putting on a light t-shirt and then placing the binder over top. That way there is a barrier between your skin and the binder. The compression garments are very important this early in the healing process. You can also take some benadryl and use cortisone topically to help with the itching. Usually at your one week check, your doctor will give you a different garment other than a binder to start wearing and if they do not give you something they will give suggestions on what you can wear. Good luck with recovery.
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November 21, 2016
Answer: Abdominal Binder is Tremendously Important after Tummy Tuck I have seen this problem before. My strong suggestion is to put a thick cotton T-shirt on under the abdominal binder to protect your skin. Seems to work well every time.Good Luck!
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November 21, 2016
Answer: Abdominal Binder is Tremendously Important after Tummy Tuck I have seen this problem before. My strong suggestion is to put a thick cotton T-shirt on under the abdominal binder to protect your skin. Seems to work well every time.Good Luck!
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November 21, 2016
Answer: Skin rash from compression garment? Thank you for sharing your question and congratulations on your procedures! I would recommend reaching out to your surgeon for a discussion as to their recommendations. If you have only a binder in place you may be able to have a more forgiving compression garment like a Spanx used to help reduce the irritation and skin rash. Additionally giving your skin time to breath out of the garment while maintaining your skin well-moisturized can all further help your symptoms. Hope this helps.
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November 21, 2016
Answer: Skin rash from compression garment? Thank you for sharing your question and congratulations on your procedures! I would recommend reaching out to your surgeon for a discussion as to their recommendations. If you have only a binder in place you may be able to have a more forgiving compression garment like a Spanx used to help reduce the irritation and skin rash. Additionally giving your skin time to breath out of the garment while maintaining your skin well-moisturized can all further help your symptoms. Hope this helps.
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August 1, 2021
Answer: Skin Rash From Compression Garment Your personal plastic surgeon would be the best person to ask for his or her treatment of your skin rash since this is a very common problem and each plastic surgeon has their own protocol for this type of irritation.
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August 1, 2021
Answer: Skin Rash From Compression Garment Your personal plastic surgeon would be the best person to ask for his or her treatment of your skin rash since this is a very common problem and each plastic surgeon has their own protocol for this type of irritation.
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December 6, 2016
Answer: Skin rash from compression garment? The compression garment can be responsible for a rash. This rash can be managed or another compression garment may be offered by your surgeon. It is always best to ask these questions of your chosen surgeon as recommendations may be different.
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December 6, 2016
Answer: Skin rash from compression garment? The compression garment can be responsible for a rash. This rash can be managed or another compression garment may be offered by your surgeon. It is always best to ask these questions of your chosen surgeon as recommendations may be different.
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