You are having tissue slough and are developing sepsis until otherwise proven. Your doctor needs to treat you with high power antibiotics at least, and you may need to be in the hospital. No fooling around on this one. If you do not go now your life will be in danger.
Blisters and bruising after smartlipo and tummy tuck surgery
I had Tummy Tuck and Smart Lipo done last week, and I've had fever (as high as 104.1, and hangs around 101.4 when I'm taking Tylenol) since then. The suture line or staple line is sloughing with big blisters, the whole area is red, and not to mention black and blue. The picture below is 2 days after the procedures. Should I see my doctor as soon as possible?
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9 answers to “Blisters and bruising after...”A: Go to your doctor or ER today.
The picture that you show is not what is expected after an abdominoplasty. You are having serious and significant issues with your incision and with wound healing. Your high temperature may indicated a serious infection. You need to seek treatment right away. David Shafer, MD New York City
A: You must see a doctor right away
I just read your follow up comments that tell us that you are 8 weeks post surgery and still having problems. I think you will need very close supervision to get your wound healed. Given what you posted as a photo 48 hours after surgery, I would expect that some of the areas have not healed, the... more
A: Complications of Tummy tuck
If this just happened, I suggest you see your doctor immediately! The tissues of the lower abdomen appear congested and this may lead to full thickness loss of the tissue. This does not look good.
A: Go see your treating surgeon immediately for evaluation and treatment!
Without any further discussion, you need to go see your treating surgeon immediately. If he/she is not available, then I would advise you to go to a near by emergency room for evaluation by another specialist. The pictures represent potentially serious complications that require immediate attention. Thanks... more
A: You shouldn't wait this long.
Hello, Color changes in the skin with signs of wound breakdown and fever are sure signs that you need help. Hopefully you have seen your surgeon by now. Didn't you have regular follow-up scheduled? Best Regards, John Di Saia MD
A: Put Down The Camera and Go See Your Surgeon
High fever, redness and blistering of the surgical wound, and severe bruising are all danger signs for patients after Abdominoplasty. You should put down the camera and go back to your surgeon immediately. Your health and the surgical results are in jeopardy.
A: see your doctor today
You need to see your doctor today. It's hard to know exactly what needs to be done without examining you, but given the fevers and the appearance of the wound, I am sure your surgeon would want to see you.
A: Urgent abdominoplasty wound care
Dear Sun Kissed Cutie, Please return to your doctor ASAP. You need urgent wound care and treatment to minimize the risk of loss of tissue. Without examining you, it looks as if you need hyperbaric oxygen today. Good Luck.
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21 Dec 2008
I again want to thank the Doctors that have taken the time to answer my question... Dr. Goldstein... I am 6 weeks out now and had to resort to flying to Portland Oregon where my sister can take care of me and has taken me to ER... I don't know what to expect from there... Is there something I should be aware of to tell the general surgeon... ER Staff and Doctor could not believe I was walking around with the huge surgical wound. I don't feel good and my entire abdomen and torso is swollen. Thank you again for your answers... Sunkissedcutie
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14 May 2009
I ask that the doctors who answered this or others and comments please see this url for my update... I did not know how to update it on here...It ended up on another page.... Thank you so much in advance.. sunkissedcutie.. The URL... http://www.realself.com/review/im-back-over-6-months-later-update#comment-40831