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Warning-sign checks

Cellulite: when to get help

Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.

  1. 1

    Is any of this happening now?

    Call 911

    Seek emergency care for severe symptoms such as difficulty breathing, fainting, confusion, or sudden swelling of one leg with chest pain or shortness of breath.

    Other emergency signs, for anyone
    • Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
    • Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
    • Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
    • Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
    • Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
    • Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
    • Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
    • Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
  2. 2

    Is any of this happening?

    Be seen today

    Contact a healthcare professional promptly if an area becomes increasingly red, warm, swollen, or painful, especially after a procedure.

    Drainage, an opening in the skin, fever, or worsening discoloration also needs prompt assessment.

    These are not symptoms of ordinary cellulite and may indicate another urgent condition.

  3. 3

    Does any of this apply?

    Book an appointment

    Routine medical follow-up is not needed for stable, painless cellulite.

    People using a nonprescription skin product should stop and seek advice if it causes persistent burning, blistering, marked swelling, or a severe rash.

    After an office procedure, follow the treating clinician’s instructions about wound care, activity, sun protection, and follow-up appointments.

    Mild bruising, tenderness, or swelling may be expected after some treatments, but the clinician should explain what is normal for the specific procedure.

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Cellulite. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.