Let's Talk: Post Op Acne

[Candace2314 117]

SO, My skin is starting to remind me of my first initial break outs when I was 11 or 12. OMG, my face looks awful! I'm going to see a dermatologist next Wednesday and I know it's because of all the crazy hormones that this is happening I'm just hoping that he can help me out cause I feel weird with all this roughness going on lol. Anyone in the same boat???

[so long status quo 0]

I'm 1 month PRE-op and have noticed an increase in the number of pimples on my neck and face & have wondered if it's from the Protein Shakes which I've been having for Breakfast. I have never had any real issues with my skin (clear, fair, and dry) and am very curious to know how the sleeve, diet changes, and hormones have affected others' skin and what has been effective in treating the problem. Thanks!

[Bryn 3]

I made a post about this as well. I assumed it was hormones. It wasn't horrible acne, just a few pimples here and there. but now my face has cleared up lol. could be i am getting more Water in, and i started eating food (mushies). but ya, if it starts back up again, to the dermatologist i go

[ThatDudesMom 13]

My skin has never been better...I have attributed it to 1. Eating better, 2. Looking better, and wanting to look even better so taking care of my skin (3 steps morning and night), and 3. Getting in a good amount of fluids.

I hope you get answers...skins issues can be stressful.

[Candace2314 117]

I've always had acne even before surgery but the older I get the less pimples I have, but since surgery- it's like pretty bad. I drink about 70oz of Water a day and as far as my diet, I still kinda stick with the soft solids even though I'm at 6wks post op and I now can add more but Idk, it's strange. I hope that I can finally get it under control, well back under control lol. Thanks for posting!

[Lakelady 2]

I've noticed an increase too. And big cystic acne! My skin is drier but I'm lacking in fluids some days.