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
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September 4, 2018
Answer: Hematomas can only be diagnosed with ultrasound
Thank you for your question and photo! Without doing liposuction with your pannus removal unfortunately this is about it. Best of luck!Dr Dhaval Patel
Double Board Certifed
Plastic Surgeon
Chicago
Hoffman Estates
Oakbrook
Orland Park
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