Hematoma After Breast Lift- 13th Day Sudden Bleeding, Pain and Swelling. Should I Worry?

asked 7 months ago by francesca_d
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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Tags: 2 weeks post-op, bleeding, hematoma, worried

I had 1st an allergic reaction to bandages. Thought this would be all, but no. Now I am having a small hematoma - that is what I was told. I was advised I was overacting. 1. I woke up and saw blood through the bandages. 2. Went to doc and he removed all, I saw it myself. A spot through which something disguising was coming. 3. Doc put some brown cream and bandages again. Nothing to worry. 4. I feel same sharp pain in there every few minutes. See no blood though bandages, but they are very tick. Should I Worry?

11 answers to Hematoma After Breast Lift- 13th Day Sudden Bleeding, Pain and Swelling. Should I Worry?

Hematoma or some drainage from incision

A hematoma is very different than some soilage of a dressing. Without an exam I could not be sure. If you have a hematoma that is substantial. then usually it is recommended to have it surgically removed. and the pocket washed out.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast Augementation - Hematoma After Breast Lift- 13th Day Sudden Bleeding, Pain and Swelling. Should I Worry?

There's a significant difference between a medically/surgically hematoma and a small amount of drainage on one of the dressings, and it is not possible to distinguish the two via this forum, at least not with the info that's been provided here. For that, you need to remain under the care of your own PS. In general, a hematoma is associated with unilateral swelling and pain, and may also have redness, fever, difficulty breathing and other systemic signs. In the... more

Alan Engler, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Hematoma Aftr Breast Lift- 13th Day Sudden Bleeding, Pain&Swelling. Should I Worry?Answer:

The type of hematoma we worry about is a large amount of blood that is collecting around your implant, making it extremely large (usually twice as big as the other side) and painful, and may need further surgery. That does not sound like what is happening here…It sounds like you are having a bit of blood leaking from an incision and that is not uncommon after a lift…So hang in there and trust your doctor..Sounds like he has it under control!!!

John J. Corey, MD
Phoenix Plastic Surgeon

Bleeding after breast lift

The best advice that anyone can give you in an on-line forum setting is to call your plastic surgeon, request a followup visit, ask lots of questions and participate actively in your own care. Best of luck.

Robert L. Kraft, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Hematoma?

Unless one of your breasts is much larger, harder and more painful than the other, i do not think that you have a significant hematoma. You may have had a little separation of the skin through which some blood came through. I hope you are not smoking. Follow you surgeon's instructions and you should be fine.

Ronald Schuster, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Hematoma after breast lift.

There are too many unknowns in your story to advise you properly so the best advice is to go see you surgeon or his nurse and explain that you are anxious to understand what's happening in detail. Having said that, if you are day 13 and have not had breast implants as part of your lift, it's most likely nothing serious. It sounds like just a little collection of blood which has been sitting as a lump inside the breast and which has now become liquefied in order to drain itself out. This is... more

Howard Webster, MBBS, MBA
Melbourne Plastic Surgeon

Hematoma after breast lift

Hello Francesca Having a true hematoma 13 days after breast lift would be unusual. Having said that, blood starts to liquefy at about 10 days, so it is not uncommon to see some blood seep through the incision. True hematomas are tight, painful and cause obvious differences between the normal breast and the affected breast. It sounds like your doctor did the right thing by examining you and reassuring you. Keep him posted and hang in there!

Francisco Canales, MD
Santa Rosa Plastic Surgeon

Concerns about a small hematoma 13 days following surgery

Without photos and an examination it is difficult to ascertain exactly what your situation is. Is one breast much larger and extensively bruised compared to the other? These would be a tip-off to a more signficant issue. Discuss your concerns with your surgeon and listen to the explanation. If you are still not entirely satisfied, you can consider a 2nd opinion.

Steven Turkeltaub, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

www.turkeltaub.com

Hematoma is a collection of blood

Hello, A hematoma is a collection of blood and usually presents itself as an increase in breast size, increase in pain, increase in breast firmness, bruising, etc. Bleeding from the incision is not necessarily a hematoma as you may have bleeding from the incision edges. A small hematoma can be left alone, a large hematoma should be removed and taken care of. All the best, Dr Repta

Remus Repta, MD
Phoenix Plastic Surgeon

www.aaaplasticsurgery.com

Hematoma After Breast Augmentation

A true hematoma is a collection of blood within the dissected pocket of a breast augmentation, that is undrained and enlarges, often rapidly. These can occurr in the immediate postoperative period, (like in the recovery room) or can occur days after. In the latter case, they are often associated with a history of the patient stretching or straining her arms. Reaching for a jar on a high shelf, carrying a tire while working at a tire store, these are two... more

Daniel Del Vecchio, MD
Boston Plastic Surgeon

www.bostonbreastcenter.com

Bleeding

It is hard to say without seeing you. Rather than worry, you need to stay in close contact with your surgeon and trust his/her advice. Alot of these things are not uncommon and do resolve with time.