What is the difference between a hematoma and just regular bruising? How do I know when to contact the doctor about a bruised or swollen area?
Answer: Hematoma versus bruising For starters, you should contact your plastic surgeon anytime you have a question or concern after surgery. I tell my patients that there are no dumb questions in the postoperative period. Both a hematoma and normal bruising are caused by bleeding in the surgical space. What differentiates a hematoma is that it is a larger or organized collection of blood that sometimes requires further management. Patients with hematomas can be more swollen or distended from the underlying collection of blood. Sometimes the bruising is much more severe near the hematoma. Your surgeon needs to evaluate you in order to determine if you have a hematoma and what if any further management is required.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Hematoma versus bruising For starters, you should contact your plastic surgeon anytime you have a question or concern after surgery. I tell my patients that there are no dumb questions in the postoperative period. Both a hematoma and normal bruising are caused by bleeding in the surgical space. What differentiates a hematoma is that it is a larger or organized collection of blood that sometimes requires further management. Patients with hematomas can be more swollen or distended from the underlying collection of blood. Sometimes the bruising is much more severe near the hematoma. Your surgeon needs to evaluate you in order to determine if you have a hematoma and what if any further management is required.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Hematoma vs bruising An excellent question. Bruising causes a patchy discoloration of the skin without a defined area of swelling or lump.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Hematoma vs bruising An excellent question. Bruising causes a patchy discoloration of the skin without a defined area of swelling or lump.
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May 27, 2016
Answer: Bruising vs Hematoma after breast augmentation A bruise is really just a small amount of blood within or just below the skin. It is harmless and will resolve over 2 weeks or so. A hematoma is an actual collection of a larger volume of blood. Big expanding hematomas after breast augmentation cause the breast to swell tremendously, and become very hard and very painful. This often requires surgical intervention.
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Answer: Bruising vs Hematoma after breast augmentation A bruise is really just a small amount of blood within or just below the skin. It is harmless and will resolve over 2 weeks or so. A hematoma is an actual collection of a larger volume of blood. Big expanding hematomas after breast augmentation cause the breast to swell tremendously, and become very hard and very painful. This often requires surgical intervention.
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October 22, 2014
Answer: #hematoma #bruising MSG222A hematoma is a collection of blood in the space under the skin that is sizable. Imagine a baseball size of blood under the skin.Bruising can be seen with a hematoma but is basically discoloration of the skin as blood breaks down.If you are concerned about this you should follow up with your physician for an exam.I hope this was helpful,Dr. Daniel BarrettPlastic and Reconstructive SurgeryBeverly Hills, CA
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Answer: #hematoma #bruising MSG222A hematoma is a collection of blood in the space under the skin that is sizable. Imagine a baseball size of blood under the skin.Bruising can be seen with a hematoma but is basically discoloration of the skin as blood breaks down.If you are concerned about this you should follow up with your physician for an exam.I hope this was helpful,Dr. Daniel BarrettPlastic and Reconstructive SurgeryBeverly Hills, CA
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June 2, 2016
Answer: What is the difference between a hematoma and just regular bruising after breast augmentation? A hematoma is a large collection of blood in the breast implant pocket which requires immediate surgical care to remove the blood and stop bleeding-symptoms are severe and include pain, very tight pressure feeling and swelling.Bruising typically only shows as skin discoloration and is not associated with the same swelling, pressure and pain.If you have bruising after breast augmentation you should always be seen by your surgeon.
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Answer: What is the difference between a hematoma and just regular bruising after breast augmentation? A hematoma is a large collection of blood in the breast implant pocket which requires immediate surgical care to remove the blood and stop bleeding-symptoms are severe and include pain, very tight pressure feeling and swelling.Bruising typically only shows as skin discoloration and is not associated with the same swelling, pressure and pain.If you have bruising after breast augmentation you should always be seen by your surgeon.
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