Fever of 101.3 10 days of Mommy Makeover, should I be worried?

Post operative fever can be due to a number of things (Some more serious than others). As always, it is better to be safe than sorry. I would always prefer that my patients be overly cautious as oppose to delaying evaluation of something that might need attention.101.3 is rather high and while it may be nothing (based upon the lack of associated systemic symptoms), I would recommend contacting your board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS) to arrange for an evaluation.

Thank you for the question. It's not normal to have fever that high 10 days after tummy tuck or breast surgery. Although it's possible that fever is unrelated to your surgery, it's important to rule out a surgical site infection. Please see your surgeon.

I recommend that you request an appointment with your plastic surgeon.  The fever you are experiencing needs to be explored, as well as the symptoms associated with the breast surgery.  It may be that all is ok and that the fever is unrelated, but it warrants an evaluation by your surgeon.

Thanks for your inquiry, it is uncommon to have a 101.3 fever 10 days after surgery.  At the minimum, an attempt to identify the source/cause of the fever is warranted.  Please ask your surgeon why you he/she believes you have a fever and pain in your breast, good luck. 

I appreciate your question.

I would recommend that you discuss this question with your surgeon so he/she can examine you and recommend the most appropriate treatment plan at this time.  Every surgeon has their own respective post op protocol for his/her patients.  Your surgeon is your best resource as he/she is most familiar with your medical history and how you are healing at this time.  
The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

#RealSelf100Surgeon