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BBrigit · 01-13-2007, 02:11 PM

I've seen a lot of posts on here about underam odor shortly after a BA, but I seem to have a different issue - my boobies smell funny!

I noticed it immediately after surgery and thought it was just the tape, then later on just thought it was sweat or something.

Now that the stitches are out, tape is gone and I'm in a regular bra, I just can't ignore it! DH describes is as a medicinal smell, along the lines of peroxide or something plastic-based. I think it smells like the fluid they use to sterilize medical tools. As with all body scents, it's more pronounced if I'm very warm.

Is it possible that the reaction my body is having to the implants is causing this? Somebody please tell me they've noticed something similar, or I'm gonna feel like a freak!

vanessa323 · 01-13-2007, 03:38 PM

hi Brigit, are your incisions all closed up?

BBrigit · 01-13-2007, 04:25 PM

Yep, stitches are gone, incisions look good. It's not an offensive smell, just a little strange....you know, like when you eat curry and it seeps out of your pores with your sweat - you can smell the spice. This is the same sort of thing, only you can smell the plastic

Suprmama · 01-13-2007, 04:44 PM

I noticed a medical smell to - but just until I had no more steri strips - it was those puppies that stunk!

Fashionknockout · 01-13-2007, 06:26 PM

Bridgit,
I didn't notice any change in smell on my boobs.
How strange? Could it be what your moisturizing with?
Scented things change smell when they go on the skin, what are you using on your boobs?
Maybe you should try not using it for a day to see if the smell changes.

bliss21264 · 01-13-2007, 07:07 PM

That is the smell of anesthesia, darlin'. I had the same thing. I takes a bit of time to get out of your system. For me it went away within about a week with the BA. Years ago when I had my tubes tied, I could smell anesthesia coming out of my pores for weeks. Drink lots of water, and it will diminish.

kolie · 01-13-2007, 09:27 PM

I had the aweful smell from the iodine or benodine (sp). It was under my steri tape strips, which had to be on for a week. Eeeeeeeeew, the odor was just overwhelming to me. It took everything in me to not rip them off and clean it up with rubbing alcohol. When my 7 days were up, that is exactly what I did and then hopped in the shower and followed up with Dial soap, just to make sure....hee hee

BBrigit · 01-13-2007, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bliss21264

That is the smell of anesthesia, darlin'. I had the same thing. I takes a bit of time to get out of your system. For me it went away within about a week with the BA. Years ago when I had my tubes tied, I could smell anesthesia coming out of my pores for weeks. Drink lots of water, and it will diminish.

OMG thank you! That makes so much sense! It also may explain why food tasted strange for the longest time and why DH says he could smell the exact same smell on my breath......I feel normal again, albeit with stinky boobies!

chandi · 02-12-2008, 05:49 PM

I have the same issue. When I tell people my boobs smell they are totally grossed out. Haha, its a hard smell to explain. It definitely smells like a "medical" smell would be like if that makes sense. Ive noticed all my bras still have that same smell after washing and drying them.... I got my implants almost 2 months ago. Any advice when it will go away?

Kissy Bekko · 02-12-2008, 09:14 PM

I agree... anesthetic

This too shall pass

amber · 02-13-2008, 07:55 PM

I can smell this too when I get out of the shower. I was wondering if it was plastic or what becasue I am over five weeks post op.

sexylulu · 02-14-2008, 06:32 PM

Definetly anesthesia, i was like what the heck is that smell
oops me,,lol
It will pass just drink alot of water.

vira5 · 02-15-2008, 04:47 PM

I am so glad I read this post. Last Night as a matter of fact my dh told me that I smelled like medicine. And what do you know its normal. Thank goodness. 2 days out and I fell pretty good, Maybe just a bit smelly.

GrlyGrl · 02-15-2008, 11:22 PM

I had the samething....both of my children's breath smelled like that too after birth! C-sections! Take deep cleansing breaths, short brisk walks and drink ALOT of water...Anesthesia is a NASTY thing!
~GrlyGrl

01-13-2007, 02:11 PM	#1
BBrigit Aspiring Author! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Sign: Posts: 480 My Mood: Thanks: 88 Thanked 162 Times in 119 Posts	Post BA Odor I've seen a lot of posts on here about underam odor shortly after a BA, but I seem to have a different issue - my boobies smell funny! I noticed it immediately after surgery and thought it was just the tape, then later on just thought it was sweat or something. Now that the stitches are out, tape is gone and I'm in a regular bra, I just can't ignore it! DH describes is as a medicinal smell, along the lines of peroxide or something plastic-based. I think it smells like the fluid they use to sterilize medical tools. As with all body scents, it's more pronounced if I'm very warm. Is it possible that the reaction my body is having to the implants is causing this? Somebody please tell me they've noticed something similar, or I'm gonna feel like a freak! __________________ 39 years old 5'8", 134lbs 34" ribcage pre-BA: 34C post BA: 34F 600cc Moderate Profile Saline PS: Dr. Kimberly Henry

01-13-2007, 04:25 PM	#3
BBrigit Aspiring Author! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Sign: Posts: 480 My Mood: Thanks: 88 Thanked 162 Times in 119 Posts	Yep, stitches are gone, incisions look good. It's not an offensive smell, just a little strange....you know, like when you eat curry and it seeps out of your pores with your sweat - you can smell the spice. This is the same sort of thing, only you can smell the plastic __________________ 39 years old 5'8", 134lbs 34" ribcage pre-BA: 34C post BA: 34F 600cc Moderate Profile Saline PS: Dr. Kimberly Henry

01-13-2007, 04:44 PM	#4
Suprmama Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 657 Thanks: 8 Thanked 183 Times in 143 Posts	I noticed a medical smell to - but just until I had no more steri strips - it was those puppies that stunk! __________________ SuprMama Mentor Silicone Unders November 2006 400 cc Mod Plus Pre BA 32AAA 5'6" 116# 27" ribcage Post BA 32D Breastfed 2 babies a year a piece!

01-13-2007, 06:26 PM	#5
Fashionknockout I'm bringing sexy back Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rhode Island Sign: Posts: 2,411 My Mood: Thanks: 297 Thanked 840 Times in 743 Posts	Bridgit, I didn't notice any change in smell on my boobs. How strange? Could it be what your moisturizing with? Scented things change smell when they go on the skin, what are you using on your boobs? Maybe you should try not using it for a day to see if the smell changes. __________________

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01-13-2007, 03:38 PM	#2
vanessa323 Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 476 Thanks: 66 Thanked 51 Times in 50 Posts	hi Brigit, are your incisions all closed up?

01-13-2007, 07:07 PM	#6
bliss21264 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York Sign: Posts: 47 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	That is the smell of anesthesia, darlin'. I had the same thing. I takes a bit of time to get out of your system. For me it went away within about a week with the BA. Years ago when I had my tubes tied, I could smell anesthesia coming out of my pores for weeks. Drink lots of water, and it will diminish.

01-13-2007, 09:27 PM	#7
kolie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bakersfield CA Posts: 243 Thanks: 157 Thanked 45 Times in 38 Posts	I had the aweful smell from the iodine or benodine (sp). It was under my steri tape strips, which had to be on for a week. Eeeeeeeeew, the odor was just overwhelming to me. It took everything in me to not rip them off and clean it up with rubbing alcohol. When my 7 days were up, that is exactly what I did and then hopped in the shower and followed up with Dial soap, just to make sure....hee hee

02-12-2008, 05:49 PM	#9
chandi Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Portland Sign: Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have the same issue. When I tell people my boobs smell they are totally grossed out. Haha, its a hard smell to explain. It definitely smells like a "medical" smell would be like if that makes sense. Ive noticed all my bras still have that same smell after washing and drying them.... I got my implants almost 2 months ago. Any advice when it will go away?

02-12-2008, 09:14 PM	#10
Kissy Bekko Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gulf Breeze Florida Sign: Posts: 172 Thanks: 86 Thanked 82 Times in 55 Posts	I agree... anesthetic This too shall pass

02-13-2008, 07:55 PM	#11
amber Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ohio Sign: Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	I can smell this too when I get out of the shower. I was wondering if it was plastic or what becasue I am over five weeks post op.

02-14-2008, 06:32 PM	#12
sexylulu Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: brooklyn, new york Sign: Posts: 99 My Mood: Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Definetly anesthesia, i was like what the heck is that smell oops me,,lol It will pass just drink alot of water.

02-15-2008, 04:47 PM	#13
vira5 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Aurora,Colorado Sign: Posts: 38 Thanks: 48 Thanked 18 Times in 15 Posts	I am so glad I read this post. Last Night as a matter of fact my dh told me that I smelled like medicine. And what do you know its normal. Thank goodness. 2 days out and I fell pretty good, Maybe just a bit smelly.

02-15-2008, 11:22 PM	#14
GrlyGrl Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate, New York Sign: Posts: 78 My Mood: Thanks: 91 Thanked 27 Times in 23 Posts	I had the samething....both of my children's breath smelled like that too after birth! C-sections! Take deep cleansing breaths, short brisk walks and drink ALOT of water...Anesthesia is a NASTY thing! ~GrlyGrl