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Suggest Remedies For Redness, Swelling And Pain Post A Cosmetic Surgery

Posted on Thu, 31 Mar 2016

Question: Hi, I've had cosmetic surgery to remove extra fat. There is now redness/swelling around all the wounds. Am taking Levofloxacin but it's getting worse. Help

Hi, i've had cosmetuc surgery to remove skin now all the wounds have become red and swelling and shooting pains mainly on the nipples. I'm on levofloxacin ans sulfameth/trimethroprim but the redness is still spreading. What can I do?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
I would like to know when was this surgery done ?
If the wound is open, please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in assisting you better.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (12 minutes later)

The operation was done 14 days ago. No wounds are open. All symptons showed 5 days ago and sre gradually getting worse

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Infected wound

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photographs.
The wound is looking infected.
There might be pus inside which needs to be drained.
I really doubt if levofloxacin and sulfmeth/trimethoprim will be effective without surgical evaluation.

You must meet your surgeon as soon as possible. If there is a collection indeed, it needs to be drained.

Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad