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update - I had the hematoma removed, far bigger that we expected and corrugated drains were fitted, these are flat strips rather that a tube and they are stitched in place allowing the wound to remain open and continue draining. You cover the bottom with gauze to absorb the leakage and change it as and when, I was told to see a nurse every day but this would not have been enough as I needed to change a few times a day and keep cleaning it. It is now a month, the drains were in for a week, far more painful than the main surgery.and after that I has some guaze to place in the entrance of it to keep it open for another week whilst the drainage continued. I think i reacted to this as it was so sore, I was left with the open wound, still leaking, painful but a big relief. I wore a comfortable bra and slowly the wound has healed from the inside downwards although I know there is much more going on inside still. A few more days and the hole should be completely closed. The scar for the drain is just above the outer side of the incision so cannot be seen under the fold. I am lucky I didnt get an infection, and really think dosing up on vitamin C before during and afterwards made a big difference. Despite all I do not regret anything, and although they are not as symetrical as they were before the hematoma issue I know later down the line this can be address if required.

Hope all is sorted now? I had my heamatoma surgically removed, 8 weeks post op for BR - the junior doctor whom had never seen me in an upright position but had done ultrasound greeted me the morning of surgery saying it looked a lot smaller (from standing upright) and suggested surgery was not required, senior surgeon went ahead anyway and 1200 mls of clotted blood. It was amazing the weight i felt had been reduced as of course I was used to hauling a large pair around anyway. I had two corrugated drains inserted for a week, very sore/uncomfortable..... could not rely on a daily nurse as they leak onto pads and through clothing if not changed often enough... they are now out, had gauze to insert for a week to continue draining, very sore and told to see nurse every other day but could not wail with amount coming out.... and feel dirty and smelly so cleaning 4 times a day. Have ceased with the inserting of gauze and now left to settle, I also fear infection but internal cavity appears to be reducing, just hope it does not heal on the outside leaving an infection on the inside..... any other ladies experienced this unfortunate complication.....and how was yours resolved? I can see now that mine will be odd after this, but too early to tell final result

Thanks Deb,
I did also put a post to the Doctors section and they are suggesting possible blood clot, I was thinking fluid. Now day 13 and one is softening nicely as I would expect, no real pain but the other much bigger than the other very hard and painful... It is concerning now, I cannot get to see my GP until next week - this is a great site x

Hi everyone, great to find this site - Im from the uk had a breast reduction 11 days ago and had it done overseas so I cannot just pop back to see the surgeon. I am concerned that on day 11 one remains very hard and quite painful and feels like it will explode when the suctures are removed and I am not sure if they should. the other one was smaller immediately post op and has had what I consider normal swelling and bruising, how were yours with comparison to each other. I was given anti biotics from day one. I am happy i had it done but just concerned with this hard canon on my chest now and if it is normal? thx