Hematoma

[sivan]

Sorry for my English,
3days after my surgery doctor noticed that I have small hematoma in left side, some of the blood is sucked by  needle.all my left side is swelled ,is this common when hematoma happen to one side it's have more swelling,is any chances to enlarging of hematoma, how much time should take to dissolve hematoma it's own, my doctor is far from my  home, does I need frequently visit to doctor plse help me, I am alone

[Dr. Elliot Jacobs]

Treatment of a hematoma is a judgment call.  Small hematomas may be watched and then attempts made to aspirate them with a needle after the blood clots have liquified (usually around 10 days later).  If the hematoma is large, then it should be evacuated sooner rather than later by opening the wound and removing the clotted blood.  If you leave a large hematoma intact, it can pre-dispose to excessive scar tissue, irregular contours and a less than optimal result.

Best to return to your surgeon for complete evaluation.

Dr Jacobs

[sivan]

Thank you doctor

[sivan]

Plse look at the pics, and plse give your views

[Dr. Elliot Jacobs]

That is NOT a hematoma -- it is simply some bruising which is common after surgery.  It is harmless, will disappear spontaneously without need for your surgeon and will not affect the final result.

Relax, all is OK.

Dr Jacobs

[sivan]

Thank you very much

[sivan]

Hematoma confirmed , doctor said that after two weeks of post surgery it can be sucked by syrinch, is this big hematoma, is this the normal way of evacuvation of hematoma,how many days it  takes to be normal  plse reply

[sivan]

Docter My left side feel so  firm after 9th days after surgery, is this normal

[Dr. Schuster]

I agree with Dr. Jacobs. There are a ariety of supplements that can be tried in order to speed up the resolution of bruising. This includes Arnica, Papaya extract, Bromelein, magnet therapy, heat / massage and enzymatic supplements. You should check with your surgeon before trying any of them.