Hi I had a tummy tuck and a lipo about 3 1/2 weeks ago. I am really concern because I was healing very well but this past weekend my tummy stated to looks red and my body temperature sometimes drops to 96.5 or raises up to 102.5 I went to my doctors office an everything looks good besides the redness. The nurse don’t understands the ups an downs of my body temp. What should I do?
June 2, 2019
Answer: Fever and redness after tummy tuck 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.
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June 2, 2019
Answer: Fever and redness after tummy tuck 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.
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May 31, 2019
Answer: What should I do about redness and fever after a tummy tuck? 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
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May 31, 2019
Answer: What should I do about redness and fever after a tummy tuck? 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
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