Had an Otoplasty then Hematoma and Drained the Blood What Risks I Have and What to Do?

Thanks for the question. As all aesthetic operations, there is a risk of bleeding and infection in the early period. After  the healing process, asymmetry, irregularities and stitching problems seen very rare. I wish you all the best.

The cause of hematomas after an otoplasty are multifactorial.  It can be helpful for the surgeon to determine if any of the following contributed to this including:


high blood pressure (recommend lower blood pressure)

coagulopathy or clotting problem (avoid blood thinners/ investigate if any coagulation problem)

unsealed blood vessel (seal blood vessel)


The risk of a hematoma is recurrence of a hematoma.  A residual hematoma can lead to a cauliflower ear deformity.  In addition, a blood collection can be a nidus of infection.  Follow your surgeon closely and see if there is a reason for your hematoma so that recurrence chance is lowered.

 

Your biggest risk from an otoplasty hematoma would have been to leave it undrained. Now that it has been properly drained, it is just matter of letting the healing process evolve which will take up to a month after surgery. There are no significant risks now that the problem has been treated.