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Hematoma Formation After Skin Graft for Acne Scars - Australia

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Treatment to help acne scarring. Subcision...

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Treatment to help acne scarring. Subcision performed at the are first then skin taken from behind the ear and graterd into the area.

I develped a hematoma a few days after a skin grafting procedure to treat acne scarring. The Dr advised to leave it after day 5 and then gently massage it. The hematoma got larger and became organized. 3 Weeks later the Dr removed some of it. When taking the stitches out it looked a lot better but 3 days later it swelled up again. 5 weeks on it is now just a mass of skin. Slightly reddish and completely hard. Not really tender.

5 weeks out and I am left with a large hematoma. I fear this maybe a long term complication.

I fear long term scarring and disfigurement. Is there hope? If all the hardness is removed will it swell up again and I will be in a continuous cycle of treatment after treatment. What is causing the area to always swell up into a hard lump. I think it is the graft being rejected. Does the original graft need removing as well if this is the case?

Replies (8)

May 1, 2012
Sorry it's been too long , but how you doing now ? did it fade eventually ?
August 16, 2012
Wow, Fantastic Blog, it’s so helpful to me, and your blog is very good,I’ve learned a lot from your blog here, Keep on going, my friend, I will keep an eye on i
January 25, 2013
Why did the dr. Feel that was the correct treatment? Why did you not try fraxel restore. Confused. I also had scars from acne, after 3 treatments they are very light, most of it gone. Had a treatment every 4 months,
February 21, 2013
Hi. Thank you sincerely for sharing this and helping others. I will never opt for this procedure now. Thank you with all my heart, youre a good person and Im truly sorry with all my heart that he did this to you! He should give you a refund for all costs!
February 21, 2013
I had something similar after having a brown area removed. A steriod injection helped. Good Luck but get a second opinion asap