Swelling on right side. I think its a hematoma. Will it go down? (photo)

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The night I was released, I caught my right side drain on a doorknob. The next day, I was admitted back in the hospital and had to receive 2 blood transfusions. Not less than a week after, the doc removed right side drain. Three weeks later, he removed the left. Now, my right side is still swollen. He said it's far, but I think hematoma. Will it go down? Should I continue with a binder? It's not painful. Just looks like nothing had been done

Babak Moeinolmolki, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello,
Thank you for your question. I am sorry to hear about your challenges in recovery. From your picture, the uneven area appears to be swelling and edema, however pictures can be deceiving. The only way to tell a hematoma from simple swelling is an ultrasound. 
Small hematomas can be self-absorbed. However large ones can require surgical drainage. I suggest you continue to follow up with your surgeon for evaluation. 
Kind regards,
Dr. Moein

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