Is it normal to have hot flashes at night 1-2 weeks post op (lipo)?

April 20, 2017
Asked By:kca33 in Tustin, CA

I had liposuction on my abdomen, back, thighs and knees about 2 weeks ago. Because of the discomfort, I have only been able to sleep on my back. The last three nights, I woke up sweating and skin on my back/butt were hot (like I was using a heating pad). Is this because I am only able to lay on my back? I don't think it's an infection since I am on some pretty heavy antibiotics and have no other symptoms... Any advice?

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

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

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