I Had a Tummy Tuck 3 Days Ago and I'm Running a Fever. Should I Worry?

The fever could be normal or the beginning of an infection although that is very unlikely. I recommend following up with your plastic surgeon.

I would definitely contact your surgeon and let them know that you have a fever 3 days after tummy tuck.  It may be nothing but it may be the start of something serious.  Good luck.

You should call your surgeon and not waste time asking important questions from physicians who have never seen you.

Call your plastic surgeon right away and let him know what is going on.

Let him decide what needs to be done.

No time should be wasted.

A stitch in time is best way to fix any budding complications.  

Temperatures of 100-100.7 are of concern three days postoperative, but may not be clinically significant.  There are a number of reasons for having low grade fevers.  If it is over 101.5, I would be much more concerned.  Be it as it may, despite your taking antibiotics, you can still develop a wound infection.  You should not wait to contact your surgeon and be evaluated to make sure you do not have an infection or other problem that is causing your low grade fevers that need to be addressed.

There are a number of possible causes for a fever at three days. Each would have its own treatment path. Please call your surgeon today. He/she will get some more info, and may want to see your for an examination. Don't wait for your appointment.

All the best.