Breast Reduction Hematoma?

It has been exactly 2months after my breast reduction. The minute I left the hospital I noticed that my left breast is DOUBLE the size of my right. I went back & the doctor said that it was a Hematoma and that it will resolve on its own. The bruising is gone, but the hematoma is not. Size? It is about a fist and a half large on the side of my breast. I am not numb, I can feel the nipple just fine, and the skin is normal color. I need a 2ed opinion. What do you think? leave it?

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Hematoma after breast reduction surgery

Hematoma is certainly one of the more common complications that can occur with breast reduction surgery. While there is no exact right answer, generally, if the involved breast is over 1.5 times the size of the other breast, I will typically drain this. More importantly, if I feel the hematoma will have a detrimental affect (wound healing,skin loss, infection) on the involved breast I will recommend a drainage procedure of some sort. This could be needle aspiration or an open procedure. A... more

Concerns after Breast Reduction?

Always best to check with your own plastic surgeon about concerns after surgery. If still in doubt, a second opinion with a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area may be helpful to you. Online consultants will not be able to provide you with meaningful diagnosis, treatment recommendations, or reassurance. Best wishes; hopefully, you will be very pleased with the long-term outcome of the breast reduction procedure.

Treatment of hematoma after breast reduction

Some hematomas will resolve on their own whereas others should be drained. I would recommend a second opinion. Consideration should be given to daring a hematoma of this size.

Hematoma after breast reduction

If you have a hematoma, it sis really up to your doctor to decide how to treat it. If you are concerned, then I suggest you get a second opinion but his will require an exam.