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.

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

I tell my patients that a temperature greater than 101.5 degrees warrants a phone call and perhaps a visit to my office.  Your should follow your plastic surgeon's post operative instructions as he knows your present health and recovery status.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

I think that it is very important that you see your plastic surgeon. They need to examine you given the issues you are having.
Good luck.

 Thank you so much for reaching out. There are many causes for a fever after surgery. But in combination of a painful breast that is enlarged I would be very worried for an infection as well. Be sure to see your plastic surgeon in person for an exam.  I hope this helps :-)

Congratulations on your recent surgery and thank you for sharing your question about your post operative recovery and results after your surgery.  Final results can take 6-12 months for all the swelling to subside.  At our office here at CARE we actually see all of our surgery patients the very next day after surgery and then again at two weeks and beyond. We enjoy staying closely connected to our patients and enjoy giving the extra attention and service. 
Your concerns are important to discuss directly with your board certified plastic surgeon.  He or she will appreciate the open communication and will want to help you. I hope this is helpful and wish you all the very best.  Sincerely, Brian S. Coan, MD, FACS

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.

I don't think a fever of 101.3 a week a half after surgery would be considered completely normal, although that doesn't mean your left breast is the cause of it. While implant infections can happen, it can also be due to things like urinary tract infections, respiratory infections, drug reactions, other wound infections or even bad timing of a flu with surgery. Regardless, the best thing to do is ensure you are evaluated by your surgeon in person to make sure everything is progressing ok.