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Will Hematoma Result to a Scar Tissue?

A baseball hit me hard in the left cheek, leaving me with a black eye. The bruising has since subsided, but I was left with a bump that I believe is a hematoma. It is about a quarter inch to a half inch in length width and depth. My question is: do hematomas like this usually dissipate back into the bloodstream with time or should I be worried about scar tissue? Is there anything that I can do to help with the recovery process?

3 Doctor Answers | Asked by FreeAdHere in Illinois
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Lets not put the cart before the horse.

It's important to not jump to conclusions. First, if you've sustained a facial injury you should be evaluated by physician. Its important to rule out any deeper injuries such as a possible fracture. It's obviously very difficult to make a diagnosis without examining you and without seeing a photo. To address your questions; if this is/was a hematoma - it could firm up and lead to a more fibrous/dense area on your cheek. That being said, this... more
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Could turn into deep scar

A hematoma can eventually turn into a deep scar. Heat and massage is about all you can do in the recovery process. An injection of cortisone may help but make sure your doctor knows how to do this or it could end up worse.
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Traumatic hematoma and lumps, bumps, scars

Although the scar tissue may become firm and hard producing a visible lump in the short term, it is not unusual for the scar tissue to cause loss of fat and a depression over the long term.,

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