Bacterial infection 4 months post lipo?

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I've been healing fine with expected results. Treated areas almost completely not swelling anymore. However recently I had UTI caused by bacteria. At day 2 of my 5 day antibiotic course, the treated areas started to get mildly sore. I'm now at my last day of antibiotics and my UTI symptoms have almost completely gone, but I'm still sore in those areas. I am worried that my lipo areas got infected by the same bacteria somehow. Is this possible?

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

With significant infection there can be diffuse inflammation in the body in an area in a state of recovery might be somewhat more uncomfortable. Nevertheless you should check in with your surgeon.

Shayne Webb, MD · Answer

That would be extremely unusual for an infection to occur 4 months post lipo even after a bacterial UTI.  Liposuction does not consist of placing foreign bodies, so at 4 months all remaining tissue should be alive and healthy.  The only caveat would be the possibility of an infected fluid collection (seroma).  Follow up with your plastic surgeon, and discuss your concerns.Take care and good luck.

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