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:
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uncontrollable bleeding (not lots leaking orangish fluid) from your incisions
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sudden darkening under the skin with swelling (hematoma)
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pus or cloudy discharge from your incision areas
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a foul odor from your incision areas
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uncontrollable pain
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forming of blisters or holes
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temperature over 101° F
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inability to pass waste (both liquid and solid)
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red streaks traveling up limbs or chest
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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:
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passing blood through urine, feces or spitting up blood
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abrupt and severe swelling and discoloration (aside from normal swelling)
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blackening of the skin (which is clearly NOT a bruise)
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greenish-black tint around wound edges
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uncontrollable vomiting
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loss of consciousness not related to sedatives
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temperature over 105° F
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convulsions
What to do in case of a complication:
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#1 STAY CALM
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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.
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If you are going to the emergency room don't forget to tell your surgeon WHICH hospital
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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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