I had a liposuction done a month ago on stomach, sides and back. My stomach is quite swollen and my back is very stiffed. I have been getting the massages as indicated. However, The last two nights I have been fever 100.6 The two nights I have taken ibuproffen and it has gone away. I am nervours i will continue getting fevers. Is this normal? Should I be concern about an infection?
March 26, 2018
Answer: Fever after a month of lipo, is this normal? Should I be concerned about an infection? Hello, thanks for the questions.While there is a process of edema and inflammation, combined with therapies for lymphatic drainage, it is possible to make a fever on some occasions, I think it is not an infection if with a simple analgesic the fevers have subsided. Usually the common bacteria are incubated or symptoms begin to be felt after 48 to 72 hours postoperatively. Only in some cases with some special bacteria that their growths do after 15 to 30 days that start their incubation., I think it is not your case because there are other signs and symptoms that accompany them. It is important to have a blood count and a PCR, a blood culture in case you notice the fever. You must communicate with your PS. for your follow-up. I hope that my answer will be very useful. Thanks and good luck.Member of the International Society of Aesthetic for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ISAPS)
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March 26, 2018
Answer: Fever after a month of lipo, is this normal? Should I be concerned about an infection? Hello, thanks for the questions.While there is a process of edema and inflammation, combined with therapies for lymphatic drainage, it is possible to make a fever on some occasions, I think it is not an infection if with a simple analgesic the fevers have subsided. Usually the common bacteria are incubated or symptoms begin to be felt after 48 to 72 hours postoperatively. Only in some cases with some special bacteria that their growths do after 15 to 30 days that start their incubation., I think it is not your case because there are other signs and symptoms that accompany them. It is important to have a blood count and a PCR, a blood culture in case you notice the fever. You must communicate with your PS. for your follow-up. I hope that my answer will be very useful. Thanks and good luck.Member of the International Society of Aesthetic for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ISAPS)
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March 26, 2018
Answer: Fever after lipo While the fever may only be due to absorption of blood products, I would see your surgeon to be sure all is well and good luck.
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March 26, 2018
Answer: Fever after lipo While the fever may only be due to absorption of blood products, I would see your surgeon to be sure all is well and good luck.
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