I'm red and swollen on my right hip where fat was transferred, Is this an infection?

March 27, 2015
Asked By:lareina13 in Albuquerque, NM

So I had surgery March 17 everything is going well still feel kind of sore I have noticed that I have more pain on my right hip where fat was placed I did notice today after a long period of standing that it was hot at the touch and is now red and swollen could it be some kind of infection

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March 27, 2015

Answer: Red and swollen after fat transfer

March 27, 2015

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