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Aside from plastic surgery, most surgeries are deep inside of us where we can’t see exactly what took place. Because our sutures are on the inside and the parts that were removed or replaced are out of our scope of vision, we may not be able to tell right away if something went wrong or against plan during our surgery. It is very important to pay close attention to your body post surgery. Here are some warning signs that you need to see a professional immediately because your surgery may have been botched.
Fever
If you have a fever, chances are something is wrong. Before your surgery, it is best to ask if a fever may be a side effect of the surgery. If your doctor tells you that there is no anticipation of a fever, then if you develop one post surgery, go to the hospital right away. A fever is the first sign that something inside of you may not be right and your body is trying to tell you something. Our bodies have an even temperature and when that is off, something is up.
Inflammation
Inflammation is another sign that something is not right. It is quite normal for there to be swelling after a surgery, but if you have the burning feeling of your insides being inflamed, it may be a sign of something more serious. The moment you feel inflammation, ask your doctor if you should take an anti-inflammatory and see if that helps. If it does not help, then go to the hospital and seek another opinion. Inflammation can be a sign of something more serious like an infection.
Infection
If you go to the hospital with a fever and inflammation and it has been determined that you have an infection at the site of your surgery, you may have had a botched surgery. The first thing you need to do is get a course of action in place to kill the infection. Your health and medical needs come first. Communicate with your new doctor about what medicines you should take, for how long, and ask all the pertinent questions about your condition. It may be something simple that can be corrected, or it could be something worse that needs to be fixed. Try to find out which one it is because your surgery may need to be repeated.
Bleeding
When you are having your infection looked at, or if there is no infection but you feel off, have your medical team check for bleeding. You may be able to see some blood at the incision site, and if so, seek medical attention. If not, ask for tests that can determine if there is internal bleeding. If the bleeding is a result of a botched surgery, contact a medical malpractice attorney immediately to set yourself up to fight for justice.
Important Considerations
No matter what kind of surgery you have undergone, whether it has been successful or not, you must take the opportunity to follow all of the necessary aftercare steps to reduce your chances of having to deal with the issues detailed above. Your new surgeon or trusted medical professional should be able to provide you with the relevant aftercare recommendations, including things like body shaping supportwear after plastic surgeries, regular gentle exercises that can help to keep your body supple, hygiene considerations to minimize infection and more to ensure you stand the best chance of achieving good health after your surgery. It may be an uphill battle to fully recover after a botched surgery, but taking the time to actively seek out the right aftercare support can help you to get set in the right direction towards total recovery.
It’s a good idea before surgery to check to make sure that your doctor is board certified and the surgery location is also certified. However, this isnt always a possibility or may slip your mind, so be sure to utilize the information above in the event of a botched surgery. Ensure that the new medical professional that you seek out for treatment has the right qualifications for the task at hand, as you do not want to make the same mistake twice. Ask a friend or relative to source good care if you are not in the right state for researching.
