I had a breast aug 13 days ago and on post op day 6 saw abnormal swelling above my right breast. I phoned my Dr reported symptoms and saw him the next day. He palpated the site asked questions and stated I likely had a hematoma but we should wait to see if it would resolve with rest and compression (bra and band atop my breasts. I have pain at the site not unbearable but more than other side by a good amount. I saw him again today advise to watch & wait. Looking for second opinions and advice
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Answer: Hematoma after breast implants Sorry for your problems.Hematomas after breast augmentation usually cause extreme swelling, bruising and pain. Fortunately, hematomas are rare and occur less than 1% of the time.If you are having extreme swelling, bruising and pain, then you should have another conversation with your surgeon and consider draining the hematoma and replacing the implant. Hematomas left undrained, can promote scarring which can lead to a breast contracture.Now, if you have mild bruising along the incision with no swelling or pain, these combination of symptoms can be observed and have no long term consequences.Good luck!
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Answer: Hematoma after breast implants Sorry for your problems.Hematomas after breast augmentation usually cause extreme swelling, bruising and pain. Fortunately, hematomas are rare and occur less than 1% of the time.If you are having extreme swelling, bruising and pain, then you should have another conversation with your surgeon and consider draining the hematoma and replacing the implant. Hematomas left undrained, can promote scarring which can lead to a breast contracture.Now, if you have mild bruising along the incision with no swelling or pain, these combination of symptoms can be observed and have no long term consequences.Good luck!
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January 22, 2018
Answer: Hematoma Hello,Leaving blood around the implant will not bode well for you; the developing scar capsule around that implant will likely become contracted leading to capsular contracture. Bands, massage, drugs, and vitamins won't prevent the process from occurring. At 6 days post, a discussion about your options (once it was confirmed by examination or ultrasound) would have been appropriate. Those options at the time were ultrasonic guided aspiration, surgical evacuation, and watchful waiting (doing nothing). Now, it is probably too late to do anything but wait. If your surgeon isn't an ABPS certified/ASAPS member surgeon, then you should see a few if you develop capsular contracture. Best of luck!
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January 22, 2018
Answer: Hematoma Hello,Leaving blood around the implant will not bode well for you; the developing scar capsule around that implant will likely become contracted leading to capsular contracture. Bands, massage, drugs, and vitamins won't prevent the process from occurring. At 6 days post, a discussion about your options (once it was confirmed by examination or ultrasound) would have been appropriate. Those options at the time were ultrasonic guided aspiration, surgical evacuation, and watchful waiting (doing nothing). Now, it is probably too late to do anything but wait. If your surgeon isn't an ABPS certified/ASAPS member surgeon, then you should see a few if you develop capsular contracture. Best of luck!
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January 22, 2018
Answer: I have been diagnosed with a hematoma almost 2 week post op and instructed to just rest and medicate. Thank you for your questions. If the swelling is due to bruising or swelling in the tissue itself, then it is probably ok to watch and wait. If however, there is a true hematoma, meaning a collection of blood in the pocket next to the implant, I usually advise patients to proceed with having that removed in surgery. Hematoma around the implant risks a higher rate of capsular contracture down the road. Make sure you discuss your options with your board certified plastic surgeon.Good luck!
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January 22, 2018
Answer: I have been diagnosed with a hematoma almost 2 week post op and instructed to just rest and medicate. Thank you for your questions. If the swelling is due to bruising or swelling in the tissue itself, then it is probably ok to watch and wait. If however, there is a true hematoma, meaning a collection of blood in the pocket next to the implant, I usually advise patients to proceed with having that removed in surgery. Hematoma around the implant risks a higher rate of capsular contracture down the road. Make sure you discuss your options with your board certified plastic surgeon.Good luck!
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January 22, 2018
Answer: Hematoma treatment after breast augmentation Significant hematomas after breast augmentation should generally be drained in the operating room. If it is a very small hematoma in the skin itself and not in the implant space it may not require a trip to the OR. Your board certified plastic surgeon should be able to guide you through this problem. Hematoma is also different from a bruise, or ecchymosis, which may occur normally with surgery.
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January 22, 2018
Answer: Hematoma treatment after breast augmentation Significant hematomas after breast augmentation should generally be drained in the operating room. If it is a very small hematoma in the skin itself and not in the implant space it may not require a trip to the OR. Your board certified plastic surgeon should be able to guide you through this problem. Hematoma is also different from a bruise, or ecchymosis, which may occur normally with surgery.
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