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Breast Augmentation - Possible Hematoma 7 Days Post Op?
I had a breast aug w/350cc in both. It has been 7 days post op, and my right breast is fuller and higher than my left. I believe it may be due to a hematoma on the right side of my rib cage. The actual skin on the bruising feels much firmer than the left. I went in 3 days post op to have this checked out, and the nurse marked lines around the bruise and told me to watch if the bruising/bleeding spreads outside the lines. It has not spread, nor gotten smaller. Surgeon said not to worry. Should I?
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Los Angeles686
in Los Angeles, CA
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Hematoma after Breast Augmentation?
Thank you for the question.
Based on your pictures, you certainly have significant bruising or a hematoma present. You are doing the right thing by following up with your plastic surgeon who is best positioned to diagnose and treat the problem.
Best wishes.
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Hematoma of breast?
The right breast does look larger and higher but an exam would be critical also basing it on your pre-op photos, etc.. Very possibly a hematoma.
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Options for managing excessively bruised breast
While the right breast does appear more bruised and slightly larger, part of my decision would be based on the pre-operative appearance. You may have experienced a small hematoma but it appears stable. Treatment options vary by practitioner with some favoring resorption and others advocating drainage.
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Hematoma and Breast Augmentation
Your picture looks bothersome to me. I would explore the implant pocket to assure that there was not a hematoma. Hematoma will lead to infection or capsular contracture.
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Hematoma after breast augmentation
The incidence of a hematoma after breast augmentation is extremely low, however needs to be treated urgently once diagnosed. The pressure of the hematoma (blood) on the underlying skin can jeopardize the blood flow to the nipple/areola and compromise the breast skin as well.
If you notice a higher and noticeable firmer breast as you state and show in your photos above,your surgeon should examine you again and plan to explore the wound in the operating room to possibly evacuate...
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You need to see your doctor
You have blood collection over the right breast . You need to discuss this with your doctor. He may want to observe this and 90% w you will get capsular contracture. The other option is to evacuate the blood cloth now and the risk of capsular contracture will be less .
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Hematoma after Breast Augmentation
Excessive bruising, swelling, pain, and firmness on one side is certainly consistent with a hematoma. I treat these with surgery. I would definitely recommend close follow up with your doctor to determine the best course of action.
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Hematoma after breast augmentation should be drained.
One cannot make a diagnosis just from pictures, but it sure looks like you have a hematoma. If this is not drained, there is a very high risk of capsular contracture (hard breast).
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Blood Collection (Hematoma) VS Bruising after Breast Augmentation
Every operation can be complicated by postoperative bleeding, a blood collection (hematoma) and or bruising.
Classically, a large blood collection (large hematoma) can be associated with a fuller / larger breast, pain and or shiny, bruised skin. In such cases, we would need to re-operate to find and stop the source of bleeding after removing the blood collection.
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Hematoma after Augmentation
A hematoma is a serious complication which is seen only rarely following an augmentation mammaplasty. From your photos it appears that you have significant bruising rather than a hematoma. The diagnosis cannot be made accurately from a photo, however, and it is important that you be seen again by your surgeon to make certain this is not a hematoma.
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