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Liposuction Complications Sheet

Please contact your 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

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 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

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

You might want to keep a packed overnight bag ready ahead of time just in case.If you can, keep a written journal (and if possible, photos) of the symptoms and complaints of liposuction side effects.

Emergency Numbers:

Surgeon: _____________________________________________________________
Emergency On-call Physician: _____________________________________________________________
Hospital: _____________________________________________________________
Pharmacy: _____________________________________________________________
Parents: _____________________________________________________________
Friend: _____________________________________________________________
Other: _____________________________________________________________

 
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