Liposuction Side Effects and Complications

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Please contact your surgeon or the on-call physician immediately if you notice any of the following:

uncontrollable bleeding (not lots of 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

Please 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:

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

What to do in case of a complication:

#1 STAY CALM
Have your emergency numbers handy and contact, or have your caretaker contact, your surgeon or the on-call physician to let them know of your problem as soon as you can.
If you are going to the emergency room don't forget to tell your surgeon WHICH hospital
Bring all of your medications with you to the hospital
It may be cautionary to pack an overnight bag ahead of time "just in case"
If you are able, keep a written journal (and if possible photos) of your symptoms and complaints

Emergency Numbers:

Surgeon: ____________________________________________________
EmergencyOn-callPhysician: ____________________________________________________________
Hospital: _____________________________________________________
Pharmacy: ___________________________________________________
Parents: _____________________________________________________
Friend: ______________________________________________________
Other: _______________________________________________________

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