4 Weeks Post Op Main Incision Is Still Red And Puffy

[Bethany 10]

4 weeks post op... Main incision is still red/puffy...

Okay, my main incision was the last one I took the "tape" looking stuff off of because it was the most sore... But it has been about a week and a half since I did that and the entire time it has had like a pinkish circle around it that seems a little puffy. It isn't really hurting much anymore, unless I wear pants that rub on it.

I am 4 weeks post op and did develop a skin infection after surgery and have been taking meds for that (it was like hives in other areas that were itchy, gone now) my dermatologist did not see this though because I still had the tape on at that point.

Just wanted to see if anyone else had this...if its normal, or could be something else.

[Avillias 25]

I have a bad rash on my back, I'm going to see my Dr. Thursday to see what's causing it.

[Bethany 10]

If it is itchy you should go to a dermatologist. My surgeon assumed I was allergic to my Protein drink choice... The minute my dermatologist saw it he said it was a common infection that can happen anytime your skin is cut (ie: surgery)

My incision looks nothing like the rash did though.