Re: Think I have an infected scar =(

by **COOKIE** 6th October 2012, 8:56 am

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franky2512 wrote:Yea it's fucidin h or something along those lines it's a very mild steroid cream I usually use it for eczema no I couldn't get through yesterday so will try today but haven't put cream on yet as I want them to give me the go ahead xx

Hmmmmmm i think you're right not to use cream on them hun. I had an infection too and went on anti-b's like yourself on my surgeons advice though. I was told to keep the wounds as dry as possible and to get air to them. I lay on my back for an hour a day with the window open letting the cool air get to the wounds. This really did help speed along the recovery from infection. Putting cream on will keep them moist wont it lovely shrug

I'd personally call your clinic as soon possible, telling them of the infection and ask about the cream. If they say its ok to use then you know it's good. But the ant-b's should be enough to zap it babe from my experience and those of others here who too have been unfortunate enough to have an infection.

This is just my opinion though franky, you do what you feel is right for yourself gorgeous. Xxx

by **mrsball** 6th October 2012, 9:42 am

Glad you got it sorted hunny, yes I'd defo phone the clinic re. Cream as cookie said anti b's sould be enough to clear it. Hope you feel better xxx

by franky2512 6th October 2012, 10:38 am

I just spoke to the clinic they said don't use the cream definitely not if its still an open wound which it is! What a bloody nightmare lol hopefully the antibiotics will kick in =) xxx

by **COOKIE** 6th October 2012, 10:44 am

I thought so babe. Good job you called isn't isn't it.

This is what worries me when girls go to GPs rather than their surgeon for treatment after their op. the GP isn't trained in dealing with plastic/cosmetic surgery, your surgeon is and healing really should be from the advice of your surgeon.

I'm so relieved you got this sorted now Franky, I was worried that you might use it and make things worse. I can relax now lol.

Hug

xx

by franky2512 6th October 2012, 11:02 am

I hadn't planned to take or do anything before I got advice off the clinic anyway as doctors can be useless anyway well mine are anyway! Started take the antibiotics now so fingers crossed!! Thank you everyone and thank you so much for the help cookie Hug

by Mummy me 6th October 2012, 11:08 am

So glad you called your clinic first for advice so naughty of them if they don't know they should advice you to contact your clinic, hope this sends a message to other ladies. Glad your getting it sorted and hope they heal soon xx

by **COOKIE** 6th October 2012, 11:09 am

You're welcome Franky Hug

xx

by Maisy_Ann 6th October 2012, 1:26 pm

How do get an infection? Hope it goes soon franky2512 xx Cookie how do you know so much stuff?

Love Maisy x

by **mirren001** 6th October 2012, 1:54 pm

Must be a worry ,but antiboitics should sort it soon for you, sending you a hug. x

by **COOKIE** 6th October 2012, 4:32 pm

Maisy_Ann wrote:Cookie how do you know so much stuff?

Well.... Unfortunately I've had a lot go wrong and gained experience that way sweetness, I also read lots here and through my own research too. Xx

by jadeBA 6th October 2012, 10:12 pm

Glad you found out what the problem way Hun,
When I had mine done and they was healing It was quiet itchy on the left boob underneath quiet a lot, I got a mirror and too a close close look there was the tiniest little bit of stitch left buried so I got out the tweezers and pulled it was like a little 1cm cotton worm lol, xxx

by needboobs 7th October 2012, 12:30 pm

Can I just say......

Wasnt it the nurse at the clinic that missed the infection in the first place?!

I think that if you pay all that money for your BA it should be the surgeon who does the post op checks! The poor GP probably has no information on the surgery but they should know how to treat infected wounds, cosmetic or not.

by franky2512 8th October 2012, 11:14 am

Hi girls just thought I'd let you all no my scars are clearing up nicely ones been a little sore but nothing to worry about spoke to my clinic today and they advised not to use cream until I've seen them, booked in for Friday so I will let you all no how I get on xx