How long can it take hematoma to heal after gynecomastia surgery?

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I had undergone gynecomastia surgery on 23rd Feb 2012. A few hours after the surgery the doctor discovered I have got a hematoma. As this PS uses drains after gynecomastia surgery a lot of liquid/fluid has been collected from my right side of the chest where hematoma is located. The drainage of the left surgery has gone down to 7.5 ml. But the right one is varying like on 2nd march discharge from the drain was 15 ml and the very next day it was around 48 ml. How long can it take to heal completely?

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Each patient is unique and previous #results are not a guarantee for individual outcomes. As with all cosmetic surgery, results will be rewarding if expectations are realistic. With any surgical procedure, there are some risks which your doctor will discuss with you during your consultation. Results will be rewarding if expectations are realistic. It is also imperative you select a plastic surgeon who is #board-certified and has a great deal of experience with male breast #reduction. Plastic surgeons who have specialized in breast surgery and cosmetic surgery are suitable to perform your procedure. Aside from checking board-certification, it is suggested that you look at before and after photos of the surgeons actual patients, and read patient reviews. Gathering all of this information will help you make a well-informed decision.#Complications after gynecomastia surgery are rare, but just as possible as they can be with female breast surgery. #Infection, #bleeding, #seroma and #hematoma to name a few, are all very rare.  Yet, they can happen. Its suggested that you speak and see your plastic surgeon or their licensed medical staff to discuss your #healing concerns.

Tim Neavin, MD · Answer

Hematomas can happen.  It doesn't mean that the doctor did anything wrong.  I usually wait for less than 30 cc over 24 hours for 2 days to pull drains.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I do not use drains in these surgeries, but you will probably have continued drainage until all of the hematoma has liquified and the area starts to seal.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Drains remove fluids that do not clots. Hematoma is a collection of blood which is clotting. It cannot be evacuated through drain in require surgical removal.

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Fortunately for you that a drain was in place.  The drain with the hematoma will have to remain a bit longer but barring infection your total healing time should remain about the same.

	Dr. ES

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Answer: After gynecomastia hematoma is removed by reoperation not by drains.

Answer: After gynecomastia hematoma is removed by reoperation not by drains.

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Answer: After gynecomastia hematoma is removed by reoperation not by drains.

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