How to prevent infection after Liposuction

There is a risk for an infection after any surgical procedure.

Red Flag symptoms include:

• Fever (Temperature greater than 101 degrees).
• Greenish discharge (from wound) (s).
• Increasing Pain, Redness with swelling of a wound site, increased warmth of the skin near a wound. An odor from the wound and/or a prolonged lack of energy.

Prevention:

• Use Hibliclens prior to Liposuction. Stop smoking for 4 weeks prior.
• Avoid shaving area scheduled for treatment.
• Keep incisions clean and dry (avoid soaking in a bath tub, swimming in a pool).
• Avoid touching open wounds with your bare hands.
• Do not scratch your wounds and take your antibiotic as instructed by Dr. Hennessy.