Bruising, hard-like ball swelling continues after removal of Hematoma after TT?

It is likely that the hematoma has recurred .It tends to recur initially but it gets smaller each time. It is also very important that you avoid platelet thinning meds such as aspirin, ibuprofen, systemic vitamin E and vitamin E containing  multivitamins.

Thank you for your post. Seromas can be painful and cause a cosmetic deformity, as well as sometimes leak. The whole point of drains is to keep a seroma from happening in the first place. If a drainless procedure was performed, and you had a seroma, or you had drains that were pulled and you subsequently had a seroma, then you should be drained, otherwise a capsule builds around the fluid making it permanent. If a capsule builds around the seroma (pseudo bursa or encapsulated seroma) then the only way to remove the seroma is to surgically open the areas and excise the capsule, and close over drains to prevent another seroma from happening. If the seroma is encapsulated and is tight and painful, then it can be confused with just swelling or fat. An ultrasound is useful in distinguishing these and identifying the extent of the seroma. If the seroma is not yet encapsulated, then it is usually loose and has a 'fluid wave' or water bed type feel. Occasionally, a seroma can also become infected, especially if a permanent braided suture was used. This will have a hot, red appearance, and will eventually open up. I have never seen an infection from sterile aspiration of fluid. If seromas continue despite multiple aspirations over an extended period of time, then you need to start thinking about re-openning the incision and excising the entire capsule, both from and back walls, to treat the seroma. Drains need to be placed, internal sutures placed, possibly using a tissue glue or irritant to encourage the tissues to grow together.Best wishes,Pablo Prichard, MD

Thank you for the question.You should always speak to your PS, this is a matter of a physical evaluation to determine treatment.Dr. Campos

as he was there during your procedure and knows the anatomy, any difficulties encountered, and what technique was used for closure.  Remember that your surgeon wants the absolute best result for you too and your surgoen should help guide you through the recovery process.

Please see your surgeon again.  the types of situations will arise in body contouring.  Close follow up and treatment with your surgeon will be necessary.

It seems like your surgeon is following you closely and appropriately.  Your surgeon will know and understand your history better than anyone and the physical examination is a necessary part of proper diagnisis and therefore treatment.  You may need to be seen in the office often and regularly as this process heals.

You may need several aspiration to fully resolve the hematoma or seroma.  The "hardness" that you are feeling may be the result of induration.  Induration is a specific type of swelling that is common after liposuction and takes approximately three months to fully resolve.  It is best to ask your surgeon to guide your expectations for this.  Only he/she will know exactly what techniques were used during your tummy tuck.  

I'm sorry you're experiencing this. I'm sure it makes you worry but it is not uncommon after this type of procedure. Keep in close contact with your surgeon. Make sure to follow the care plan he or she has outlined for you. You may need to be seen in the office frequently while this is resolving. It often takes more than one aspiration to fully treat a hematoma. The hardness and swelling from the hematoma can take weeks to resolve but will likely not effect your long term result. Best wishes.

If you have a seroma, it almost never is cured with a single aspiration. Get back to your surgeon about this.