BBL: Is it possible that I have an infection? (Photo)

Thanks for your question and picture.  It is difficult to evaluate this with one picture.  I would recommend contacting your surgeon in Florida and they may be able to help you over the phone so you don't have to go to a local ER.  Good luck.

Based on this photo it is difficult to tell, I suggest you visit your PS at this time to follow on his or her post op care advise,best of luck to you!

This could be a late infection, or it could be discomfort caused by fat necrosis. For this, you would need an MRI or an ultrasound to confirm the diagnosis. 

Thank you for your question. Redness, swelling, heat, and pain are all signs of infection.  While you only report one of these, infections should be addressed immediately when present.  Best is to discuss specifically with the operating surgeon so that he /she can take a look. Good luck!

If you are having concerns after your procedure, it is important that you notify your surgeon, even if you are in a different state.  You should be able to send mess  Infections typically occur within 1 - 2 weeks following surgery.  Infections are usually treated with antibiotics, more severe infections can require operative management (i.e. - drainage, debridement).  Again, follow-up with your plastic surgeon would be ideal, if not, perhaps you can send him or her photos or arrange a video consult.  

Good Day,
Nicholas Jones, MD

Thank you for the question and the information provided.

I would recommend you to contact your PS, he will let you know what to do and if is needed prescribe you antibiotics to prevent any complication.
Best Wishes.

Hello dear!!

Thanks for the question and provided information as well. 

It is very hard determinate your condition with this picture, it is important to know how many days post operation you have. My recommendation is to contact your PS even though he is in other state he is the one who can tell you what to do.Good luck :)

I have unfortunately dealt with complications from surgery outside your area.  This can represent an infection or fat necrosis.  There can be residual edema in the area from the surgery as well.  Try to communicate with surgeon to follow their treatment plan.Don't want you to end up in the ER.

I would certainly notify your surgeon and you can send pics or set up a skype follow up with your surgeon.  Sometimes this can clear up with just oral antibiotics.  You need to let your surgeon aware of any changes in your post op course.  Hope this helps.

Hi dear,
 Thanks for the questions.I would recommend you to contact your PS to have an evaluation to determinate if there is an infection, with the picture you provide it is difficult to see if there is a problem., I hope this advice helps you. Best wishes.-
Manuel Belén, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon