I had breast reduction 17 days ago. 2 days post op developed a very large hematoma. The drain was removed 5 days ago . For 4 days I was dripping old blood heavy rate. Last evening it stopped Now I have an extremely hard lump about the size of 2 rolls of quarters lon my bra line under my arm. painful and alot of pressure. hematoma Or new complication? How long do hematomas need to heal. Ischeduled for a knee replAcement in Oct and on blood thinner again . Will this effect the hematoma
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At 5'3 and 180 lbs, your body surface area is 1.90 meters squared. Aetna insurance requires 780 grams removal. At size 36 H, each 200 cc corresponds to 1 cup size change. Therefore, you would go down 4 cup sizes from an H to a D, which is proportionate to your body size. ...
Always best to check with your own plastic surgeon about concerns after surgery. 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...
You should be free of any type of nicotine product for at least 4 to 6 weeks prior to breast reduction surgery. This holds true for other plastic surgical procedures that involve flaps, such as facelifting and tummy tuck surgery.
Nicotine behaves as a vasoconstrictor of blood vessels th...