Question:
Has anyone's skin changed since surgery?

Post op I haven't changed my routine in cleansing and moisturizing my face and body, but lately I seem to have mild acne. I have blamed it on hormones amuck, but in trying to treat with my old reliable Clearasil my skin reacted horrible, now I look like I have sunburn. Has anyone experienced this change to sensitive skin if so how have you dealt with mild blemishes and acne?    — Laurie B. (posted on June 7, 2002)

June 7, 2002
Hello. I am 17 months post op (almost). My skin changed alot post op. It has become extremely dry. So I try to make sure to drink lost of water (not always easy for me to do) and I moisture, ALOT! My face and arms are the driest.
   — Cindy K.

June 9, 2002
A similar thing happened to me.For about 2 months post op I was developing random pimples where I had never had any before - on my shoulder, the middle of my chest, the back of my leg...etc.I still dont know why this happened,but I can tell you that it eventually went away.Now my skin is ever so slightly drier than it used to be.I just used regular soap.Hope this helps.
   — Stephanie H.

June 13, 2002
HI, You might want to ask your doc about this one. It is possble that you have developed roseacea. Roseacea is redness of the face mainly to the cheeks and nose. I believe that stress can sometimes trigger roseacea in people who are susiptible to it. Strangely enough, mine has gotten better post surgery. who knew? You can get a topical creme to take away the redness if this is the case. Good luck!
   — Tracey L.

July 25, 2006
I have gotten so many more pimples now.I think it is really an allergiy to something.But on the left side of my face I have about 10 bumps that itch.My skin is very dry also
   — Dee L.