27/04/2026
What signs of complications should patients look out for after surgery?
Being aware of changes during recovery is important. Symptoms such as increasing pain, excessive swelling, unusual discharge, or signs of infection should be assessed promptly.
In this video, Dr Kohout outlines what to monitor after surgery and when to seek medical advice.
Disclaimer: Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks and results vary significantly from patient to patient depending on many factors including patient lifestyle, anatomy, health, weight, nutrition etc.
Read our Risks and Complications of Surgery page on our website for more information. Do your research before proceeding and seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
This content is owned by Dr. Mark Kohout - Specialist Plastic Surgeon - MED0001133000 - Specialist registration in Surgery – Plastic Surgery.