How is Hematoma after Brachioplasty typically treated?

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I had brachioplasty done on both arms 6 weeks ago, recently discovered a lump under the incision about the size of a quarter, ultrasound says it's likely hematoma...I will see my Dr in the next few days to discuss this. But I'd like to know how this is usually treated....will it require another surgery, is it an in-office procedure, will this go away on it's own, etc???

Paul W. Papillion, MD · Answer

Hello, Small hematomas will often be reabsorbed by your body over time with no treatment. If it persist or bothers you, after a couple of weeks, the formed hematoma will liquify and it can be drained using a needle in the office..the risk with aspirating the hematoma is that you could infect it during the procedure. Larger hematomas can be observed or drained using a needle or on occasion opening the incision for drainage. Enlarging hematomas are another story.

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Hematomas after an arm lift are exceedingly rare. If a hematoma does develop. The treatment depends on multiple factors. The hematoma may require aspiration with a needle or even an evacuation of the blood with a minor office procedure. These usually heal well without significant long term or short-term complications. Post operatively weather it’s a needle aspiration or a formal surgical evacuation, compression therapy will be important to minimize recurrence.

Kurtis Martin, MD · Answer

If this is a hematoma, it may resolve without treatment since it is small. It may also be a seroma which can be drained. Either way this is a minor complication and should not impact your results.

John LoMonaco, MD, FACS · Answer

These are relatively uncommon, but I treat them with a warm moist compress and they usually go away on their own. If not, a simple drainange with a needle can be done after 2 weeks.

William Andrade, MD · Answer

A lump the size of a quarter will usually resolve on it's own.  However, a small hematoma can sometimes be aspirated with a needle, either by your surgeon or with ultrasound guidance.  Sometimes larger hematomas need surgical drainage.

How is Hematoma after Brachioplasty typically treated?

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