What are the Symptoms of an Infection?

Thank you for your question. However, it is hard to tell without a picture. Here are some basic signs of infection : Heat on infected area, redness, swelling, oozing (usually yellowish in color), pain/discomfort, and fever. Best of luck!Dhaval M. Patel Double board certifiedPlastic surgeonHoffman EstatesBarringtonOakbrookChicago

Infections after liposuction can be caused by bacteria entering the surgical site. Symptoms may include increased pain, redness, swelling, warmth, or drainage at the incision sites. Fever and general malaise can also indicate infection. Promptly contact your surgeon if you experience these symptoms after liposuction for proper evaluation and treatment.

Thank you for the question.

Signs of infection include redness, abnormal discharge, fevers/chills. Fortunately, infections are quite rare after liposuction surgery.

I hope this helps.

Signs of infection and inflammation are similar:


redness

swelling

heat

pain


It is important to be seen by your surgeon as soon as possible to distinguish between expected inflammation after liposuction and more serious infection. In my experience performing over 5000 local anesthesia-only liposuctions, infection is exceptionally rare when the skin incisions are left open to drain.