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What Causes Hematoma On The Surgical Site Of Liposuction?
I had lipo of the abdomen 10 days ago. After 6 days I went in to check with plastic surgeon and he said it could be a hematoma massage it out. So I started putting a heating pad on it that night and massaging it everyday. It is still there and hard. Its about 2 wide and 1/2 tall. Hard to the touch. Do you think its a hematoma and what should I do to get rid ofit.
Thu, 10 Mar 2016
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Based on the description, a hematoma is definitely possible. The hardness is due to possible fibrosis which refers to the formation of scar tissue at any site of inflammation/injury.
The fibrosis can improve but it can take weeks to months to do so.
The use of the heat pads along with anti inflammatory medication such as naproxen or cataflam , would be helpful.
I hope this helps
Based on the description, a hematoma is definitely possible. The hardness is due to possible fibrosis which refers to the formation of scar tissue at any site of inflammation/injury.
The fibrosis can improve but it can take weeks to months to do so.
The use of the heat pads along with anti inflammatory medication such as naproxen or cataflam , would be helpful.
I hope this helps
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