What should I do about redness and fever after a tummy tuck?

Hi.  Usually redness and fever after a procedure is a sign of infection.  Typically, antibiotics can control it if hasn't progressed significantly.  It would be best to check back in with your PS and allow him/her to prescribe the appropriate treatment.  Hope that helps.

You need to see your surgeon, a fever may indicate an infection and you may need to start a round of antibiotics. Good luck.

If the fever continues to fluctuate above 101, I would recommend that you make an appointment with your PS to evaluate whether you need to begin taking antibiotics for a possible infection.Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Sorry to hear about this but you need to call your Plastic Surgeon and let him/her know your concerns. We did not perform your surgery and are really not the ones that should be managing your postoperative care.  Make sure and call today with your concerns.I hope that helps and hope you feel better.Warmest regards,-Gregory A Buford MD FACS PCEOBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author

The symptoms that you are describing (fever, redness) are typically symptoms of infection.  I recommend continuing to follow up with your plastic surgeon.  Antibiotics may be indicated to help resolve your symptoms.

Thank you for your question.  I’m sorry to hear about your postop complications.  From your description, it sounds like you may need a course of antibiotics for a possible infection.  A temperature above 101.5, will typically indicated something concerning is happening.   Redness and swelling above the incision with an elevated temperature generally implies and infection.  Best to see your surgeon ASAP.  

Your description is consistent with an infection that will likely need some form of treatment ( such as oral antibiotics, intravenous antibiotics and/or surgical intervention). Nothing will replace in person evaluation by your plastic surgeon, not his/her nurse, when it comes to accurate diagnosis and treatment recommendations. Best wishes.

I would just pop back and see your PS in person and have your jobs checked and have your wounds reviewed by your PS. 

Thank you for your question. I am sorry you have some issues. Based on your description you may be developing infection. I recommend you to see your PS personally and ask for evaluation.