5 days post-op. Is it possible to tell from my pictures if this is a hematoma? Do I have a reason to worry? (photos)

April 16, 2019
Asked By:Compassionate8179 in Zagreb, HR

I got my ear surgery 5 days ago. Two days ago I got my big bandage off. After I got my bandage off and replaced it with elastic headband, I noticed on both ears some fluid under the skin, like two small bags. It's not painful but I can definitely feel something underneath. I sent these images to my surgeon and he told me it's nothing to worry about and if they don't go away in 7 days come and see him. But from what I understand, if it's hematoma, 7 days is a long time to wait, right?

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