Fever after a month of lipo, is this normal? Should I be concerned about an infection?

March 23, 2018
Asked By:creative2018 in Miami, FL

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?

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Answer: Fever after Liposuction & After care includes RF treatments (Venus Legacy, Exilis Ultra) Cellutone/zwave, hyperbaric oxygen

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