Postoperative soft tissue swelling is generally not a serious phenomenon, if the patient is due to infection caused by soft tissue swelling, generally more serious phenomenon, the specific circumstances need to be judged under the guidance of the doctor. In general, patients in taking surgery, will cause some damage to the surrounding soft tissues, can cause edema, usually is a normal phenomenon, no special treatment, keep the local clean. If the patient is not sterilized strictly during the operation, when the postoperative anti-infection treatment is ineffective, it may lead to bacterial infection. Due to the stimulation of inflammatory mediators, the local tissues may be swollen, congested, pain and other uncomfortable symptoms. This is a more serious phenomenon, and requires timely treatment with intravenous ceftriaxone sodium, levofloxacin and other antibiotics. When patients have soft tissue swelling after surgery, it is recommended to go to the hospital for further examination in time to avoid delaying the condition and leading to adverse consequences.