It is usually rare to see post-operative infections. However, signs of infection are:

• Increasing pain
• Increasing redness
• Drainage at the wound site which worsens
• Swelling increases

Normal surgical wounds have a component of the above due to the normal healing response; however, an infection really demonstrates a dramatic increase in the signs listed above. If it really hurts, please call us immediately and/or send us a picture from your phone if worried.