Post-Operative Liposuction Complications
The patient is usually given intstructions to call the surgeon or the on-call physician immediately if you notice any of the following liposuction side effects and complications:
uncontrollable bleeding (not lots leaking orangish fluid) from your incisions
sudden darkening under the skin with swelling (hematoma)
pus or cloudy discharge from your incision areas
a foul odor from your incision areas
uncontrollable pain
forming of blisters or holes
temperature over 101° F
inability to pass waste (both liquid and solid)
red streaks traveling up limbs or chest
uncontrollable dizziness not related to the pain relievers
Contact your surgeon or the on-call physician AND go to the emergency room as soon as possible if you notice any of the following liposuction complications and side effects:
passing blood through urine, feces or spitting up blood
abrupt and severe swelling and discoloration (aside from normal swelling)
blackening of the skin (which is clearly NOT a bruise)
greenish-black tint around wound edges
uncontrollable vomiting
loss of consciousness not related to sedatives
temperature over 105° F
convulsions
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