Is it normal to have a low-grade temperature after surgery?

May 7, 2017
Asked By:smokeycat4 in Atlanta, GA

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?

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February 3, 2018

Answer: Low-grade temperature

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April 1, 2018

Answer: Low fever after surgery...

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April 1, 2018

Answer: Low fever after surgery...

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December 20, 2017

Answer: Your body temperature should be under 100 deg. Farenheit following rhinoplasty.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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December 20, 2017

Answer: Your body temperature should be under 100 deg. Farenheit following rhinoplasty.

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October 15, 2017

Answer: Is it normal to have a low-grade temperature after surgery?

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October 15, 2017

Answer: Is it normal to have a low-grade temperature after surgery?

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May 11, 2017

Answer: Aesthetic surgery can slightly increase the metabolic rate and generate a low-grade temperature.

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May 11, 2017

Answer: Aesthetic surgery can slightly increase the metabolic rate and generate a low-grade temperature.

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