I'm getting the chills 7 days after BBL. Is this normal? What is the worst that can happen? Can I die ? I'm scared and worried

Thank you very much for your question.While it is not uncommon to have temperature fluctuations after surgery, it is a bit less common 7 days out.  I would call your surgeon to discuss this, and probably be examined in person.  Best of luck!

Chills after BBL may or may not be related to the operation. Chills accompanied by fever may be associated with flu/cold , early pneumonia and in very rare cases with infection. Every junior surgical resident learns that early first 48 hours) fever and chills may be associated with inadequate lung expansion and early pneumonia. Later the source may be either infected IV sites or if a catheter was used a urinary infection. Wound infections rarely make themselves known before before 5 days or so. But sometimes diseases do not read medical books and surprise us. I would not panick but eould call your surgeon immediately and have him see you. He should be able to tell you what is going on snd begin the appropriate treatment. Peter Aldea MD

Thanks for the question.  Sorry you are not feeling well.  This could be related to your surgery, or completely unrelated....aka you have the flu or viral infection.  Best thing to do is see your plastic surgeon ASAP to make sure there is nothing going on that might be related to your surgery.  Then you need to see your PCP or possibly the ER if things are not getting better.  "The above answer has been given without seeing this
patient and cannot be substituted for actual in-person examination and medical
advice; it is only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical
professional for appropriate care."