Post-op day 2&3 I've ran a temp around 99.6. I called my surgeon and he said that is normal after surgery to run slightly high. But this morning, post-op day 4, I'm running around 100.3-100.6. Should I be concerned or is that still a normal temperature to run after surgery?
Answer: Low-grade temperature It is normal to have a low-grade temperature after surgery because there is some inflammation in your body adjusting to the surgical procedure. Usually after nasal surgery there’s also some swelling and inflammation of the nasal tissue which can cause a low-grade temperature. I would alert your surgeon if symptoms worsen. Make sure you keep up with your Tylenol and anti-inflammatory medications.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Low fever after surgery... It is normal after anesthesia to have a low grade fever after surgery due to some of the small lung passages collapsing. It is important to take some deep breaths and cough after surgery to expand these back out. If it continues, be sure to be in touch with your surgeon.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Low fever after surgery... It is normal after anesthesia to have a low grade fever after surgery due to some of the small lung passages collapsing. It is important to take some deep breaths and cough after surgery to expand these back out. If it continues, be sure to be in touch with your surgeon.
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December 20, 2017
Answer: Your body temperature should be under 100 deg. Farenheit following rhinoplasty. Frankly, body temperatures under 101 may be inconsequential, but 100.6 is pretty close. If you don't have a foreign body implant, or nasal packing, your temperature may not be related to a nasal infection. Other considerations include a UTI, URI. or atelectasis - this is a condition where your lungs are not completely inflated, and an incentive spirometer may be offered. If you have symptoms of infection, burning with urination, sore throat or cough, you should discuss this with your surgeon, or visit for an examination. Wishing you well. Dr Joseph
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Answer: Your body temperature should be under 100 deg. Farenheit following rhinoplasty. Frankly, body temperatures under 101 may be inconsequential, but 100.6 is pretty close. If you don't have a foreign body implant, or nasal packing, your temperature may not be related to a nasal infection. Other considerations include a UTI, URI. or atelectasis - this is a condition where your lungs are not completely inflated, and an incentive spirometer may be offered. If you have symptoms of infection, burning with urination, sore throat or cough, you should discuss this with your surgeon, or visit for an examination. Wishing you well. Dr Joseph
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October 15, 2017
Answer: Is it normal to have a low-grade temperature after surgery? The normal body temperature cycles between 97- 100 degrees. A temperature of 99.6-100.6 is nothing to worry about. If your temperature goes over 102, then consider calling your operative surgeon to look for possible infection.
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Answer: Is it normal to have a low-grade temperature after surgery? The normal body temperature cycles between 97- 100 degrees. A temperature of 99.6-100.6 is nothing to worry about. If your temperature goes over 102, then consider calling your operative surgeon to look for possible infection.
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May 11, 2017
Answer: Aesthetic surgery can slightly increase the metabolic rate and generate a low-grade temperature. Because you are healing after elective aesthetic surgery the body increases the metabolism as part of this reparative process. Low-grade temperature is very common.
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Answer: Aesthetic surgery can slightly increase the metabolic rate and generate a low-grade temperature. Because you are healing after elective aesthetic surgery the body increases the metabolism as part of this reparative process. Low-grade temperature is very common.
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