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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