I had a hematoma removed 2 days ago and it looks like swelling is coming back again on same side. What can be done?

February 5, 2016
Asked By:thomasmichael in Cincinnati, OH

I had a Hemotoma removed 2 days ago after a facelift . It looks like that side is filling up again . Does it mean I will need it taken out again . Seeing my doctor again in 2 days

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February 10, 2016

Answer: Hematoma after facelift should be carefully monitored by your surgeon.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 10, 2016

Answer: Hematoma after facelift should be carefully monitored by your surgeon.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 10, 2016

Answer: Hematoma after facelift

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 10, 2016

Answer: Hematoma after facelift

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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February 9, 2016

Answer: Hematoma evacuation

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February 8, 2016

Answer: Hematoma/Seroma

Robert F. Centeno, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 8, 2016

Answer: Hematoma/Seroma

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