Blood clots or hematoma? I have sizable bruising under both implants near the scars . I went from a 36b 465cc to a 36DD (photo)

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The bruises aren't getting any bigger , not really getting any smaller either and I'm five days post op. My surgeon is in Miami & I am in New York .... idk what to do . Should I wait to see if the bruising subsides or contact a surgeon in my area ??

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It is difficult to say if the bruising is normal or not. More details are needed. You also did not say when you had surgery.  You should review this with your surgeon or someone in your area to make sure everything is healing well.

Daniel Zeichner, MD · Answer

Hi and welcome to our forum! Congratulations on your recent surgery.
To differentiate between bruise and hematoma, one should look for an increasing breast size, increasing breast firmness, and increasing pain. Soft supple breasts suggest a bruise which should abate within a few weeks. 
However, if concerned or unsure, I recommend evaluation by a board certified plastic surgeon.
Best wishes!

John Silverton, MD, FRCS · Answer

Your problem looks more like bruising than hematoma. If you had a hematoma you would be seeing one breast much larger than the other with much more pain. However, without seeing you in person you cannot tell for sure and you should be following up with your original surgeon. When you have surgery by a doctor who lives far away from you (medical tourism) the difficulty getting proper after care is a significant problem.

Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

It is impossible to say without an exam. Contact your surgeon and send photos to him/her. Hematoma usually causes significant swelling, pain and tightness usually on one side. You need an exam.

Blood clots or hematoma? I have sizable bruising under both implants near the scars . I went from a 36b 465cc to a 36DD (photo)

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Blood clots or hematoma? I have sizable bruising under both implants near the scars . I went from a 36b 465cc to a 36DD (photo)

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