Is it common to have temperature regulation problems post lipo?

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I had lipo on my inner/outer thighs 9 days ago taking 1700ccs of fat. I’m pear shaped, 5’7”, and my presurgury wt was a muscular 142lbs (I can squat my body weight). Since then I’ve had problems regulating my body temp. I feel cold all the time even when I’m sweating. My temps were 96.9-97.5 over the last 2 days. Is this due to loss of fat and trauma from surgery? I’ve never read about anyone having this experience. Is it common? Will it resolves over time?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

if you do not have a fever you are fine. If you are unhappy with your results please speak to your physician and ensure he was a full body VASER HD liposuction physciain wtih expensive experience in body shaping and not just traditional fat reduction.  At this point you should be using compression, RF treatments like venus legacy / exilis ultra / inmode forma or contoura and lymphatic massage to get you through healing.   We always add shock wave therapy such as cellutone, z wave, and eclipse evive to help prvent scar tissue formation and ensure an even and smooth result. It will take 6-12 months to see the final outcome.   If you are unhappy you can get a revision procedure by an expert in VASER HD lipo.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Vishnu Rumalla, MD · Answer

Thanks for your inquiry, hard to comment without examining you, please check in with your surgeon.  Everything from medications, dressings, blood loss, infection, etc can cause temperature fluctuations.

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

tilnih.  I appreciate your concern, but I doubt that your issues with temperature regulation are related to your surgery. I recommend that you check in with your medical doctor for a full evaluation. Good luck.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear tilnih,I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice.Daniel Barrett, MD

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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