{ baseURL: "//www.bariatricpal.com/", "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/94256-apparent-allergic-reaction-to-surgical-glue/?do=findComment\u0026comment=1597395", Am I having a reaction to internal sutures? (Photos) - RealSelf.com $('.top-bar').hide(); While the superglue was supposed to help stifle the varicose veins, Debbie was having a very peculiar reaction to it. googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Sidebar_300x125_SR1', [300, 125], 'div-gpt-ad-1492190093745-0').addService(googletag.pubads());googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Post_468x60_P1', [[468, 60], [320, 100]], 'div-gpt-ad-P1').defineSizeMapping(mappingT1P1).addService(googletag.pubads());googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Sidebar_125x125_SQ1', [125, 125], 'div-gpt-ad-SQ1').addService(googletag.pubads()); Interested in more discussions like this? She chose a newer, safer procedure using Medtronics VenaSeal Closure System, a newer FDA-approved superglue substance that closes the main vein in the leg causing varicose veins. Monday, after my surgeon took my steri strips off, I started noticing some serious itching from my incision sites. } else { .visely-recommendation-item .product__image { padding: 5px; position: relative; height: 215px; } $('.ipsNavBar_primary > ul > li:has(ul)').doubleTapToGo(); var messageDate = new Date(); var relocateSearch = function(){ if (detectDevice() > 25){ $("#elSearch").prependTo(".ipsfocus-search"); } else { $("#elSearch").prependTo(".mobile-search"); } } "interactionType": "http://schema.org/CommentAction", knwitham, August 26, 2009 in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A. But there are things you can do to help relieve the itchiness and make the rash go away more quickly . This can help avoid contact reactions and skin scraping when the dressing is removed. detectDevice(); Allergy to Surgical Implants - PubMed "userInteractionCount": 7 var modifyClass = classModifiers[1]; proceeding with this treatment, its important to be evaluated by your Oct 20, 2012. Started on, anti-biotics and a steroid. .visely-recommendation-item a, .visely-recommendation-item a:hover { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; opacity: 1; } Any medical information published on this website is not intended as a substitute for informed medical advice and you should not take any action before consulting with a healthcare professional. } I recommend you see your surgeon for an evaluation and treatment. Some ways to relieve stitch itch include: applying an ice pack or cold compress. 3. See our Website Termsfor more information. Member Am. Depending on the patient's breast shape, size, and chest structure we may decide to place the implants over or under the muscle. After surgery, it is possible that a person will develop additional symptoms alongside a rash, particularly if it is itchy or uncomfortable. Please read our Privacy Policy to learn more. No fun! "dateCreated": "2009-08-26T23:36:00+0000", function debounce(func, wait, immediate) { var timeout; return function() { var context = this, args = arguments; var later = function() { timeout = null; if (!immediate) func.apply(context, args); }; var callNow = immediate && !timeout; clearTimeout(timeout); timeout = setTimeout(later, wait); if (callNow) func.apply(context, args); }; };