4days post surgery questions

[hope2be 10]

As anyone out there ever experienced itchiness or redness near the incision sites? Mine isn't too bad but I want to know if it's just part of the healing or something more.

I'm new to the site for joining in but everyone is so helpful. Thank you!!

[LWren 7]

I'm also 4 days post op and itchy everywhere!

[Pepper123 320]

I think the itching is part of the area healing…hence the itching..

[Bob2013 326]

Itching around the incision sites is normal. Also if you are on pain meds, they will make you itchy all over.

[gypsygirl70 14]

I'm two weeks post op and had a lot of itching around my incisions. I have been putting Vitamin E oil around them but not on the incision line and it has helped a lot.

[almosthome 91]

Haven't had surgery yet, but when my mom had her breast reduction she experienced severe itching at the incision sites. Turned out she was allergic to the antibiotic ointment! After switching ointments she healed perfectly well.

Minor itching is normal whenever you have a healing cut (especially if the area is dry), but sustained moderate/severe itching accompanied by swelling and increased redness probably deserves medical evaluation.

Edited March 15, 2014 by almosthome

[sleevie.wonder 306]

Yes, completely normal. Just part of the healing process!

[hope2be 10]

Thanks everyone.