Draining a Hematoma

Jaybyrd414 · 10-13-2009, 12:44 AM

Today was a bad day. I went to see my plastic surgeon after my beautiful 2 week old implant swelled up and got big and hard in a metter of minutes. Turns out I have a hematoma. I am scheduled for surgery again later this week. WHY MEE!!!

The funny thing is, while they scheduled the surgery, they did not mention anything about cost? Does that mean I won't be charged for anything. He does have to remove the implant and drain the blood? I haven't asked about cost but is there a likelihood that they will just do the surgery and stick me with a huge bill later?

Also, I am wondering how this will heal. Will I basically be at ground zero again with this breast? Before this happened it was falling into place nicely and the swelling was almost all gone.

klayco17 · 10-13-2009, 12:48 AM

good luck! i have no idea if they will fix this for free. I would call them tomorrow and find out.

sweet_wench · 10-13-2009, 12:54 AM

oh poor thing I feel for you deeply, I would wonder also ,, please let us know how everything goes ,,

GOOD LUCK !

Yvette · 10-13-2009, 01:21 AM

I had the same thing happen to me 10 yrs ago w/ my first breast augmentation. My insurance covered it because it was considered an emergency...not cosmetic. The good thing was that my PS had priveleges at the hospital (the procedure was done at a Sugery Center) and was able to fix the problem himself. If you are having this done at a surgery center, I'm assuming there would be a fee- mine would have cost $$$ had I not used my own insurance/hospital. Most likely there is nothing wrong with the implant. Any pocket that has been formed will stay intact. My hematoma was right behind my nipple and swelled so big and was so painful I could barely breathe. After the drainage you should pick up where you left off. Good luck to you and I hope you heal quickly!!

happymama · 10-13-2009, 09:01 AM

My PS fixed my hematoma totally without cost. He told me that after I recovered from anesthesia I would feel about like I did before (not back to square one on healing) and he was right. In fact, my hematoma side healed faster than the other side, go figure!

Jaybyrd414 · 10-13-2009, 11:30 AM

Thanks eveyone. I called the office this morning and found out that I will not be charged for anything THANK GOD! I will be having the procedure in his office.

sweet_wench · 10-13-2009, 02:01 PM

well thats good new, lets kep it coming with good new that everything goes well too! dont forget to keep us updated..

NiKo · 10-13-2009, 03:59 PM

I had the same thing happen to my 11days post op on my left side. scary stuff. I was not charged anything though and as far as taking the implant out, it just depends where you're bleeding from. when they opened me up they saw where I was bleeding right away so they were able to stop the bleeding and drain me without removing the implant. recovery afterwards is not as bad as after your initial surgery. you have to take the same precautions, no lifting etc. and you may or may not need pain meds. you'll prob have a lot of bruising and some of your breast may still feel a little hard and strange at first but it heals pretty fast. the scariest part is when you first discover your boob swelling and aching. so the worst part's over for u

good luck, it'll all work out fine.

10-13-2009, 12:44 AM	#1
Jaybyrd414 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Miami Florida Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Draining a Hematoma Today was a bad day. I went to see my plastic surgeon after my beautiful 2 week old implant swelled up and got big and hard in a metter of minutes. Turns out I have a hematoma. I am scheduled for surgery again later this week. WHY MEE!!! The funny thing is, while they scheduled the surgery, they did not mention anything about cost? Does that mean I won't be charged for anything. He does have to remove the implant and drain the blood? I haven't asked about cost but is there a likelihood that they will just do the surgery and stick me with a huge bill later? Also, I am wondering how this will heal. Will I basically be at ground zero again with this breast? Before this happened it was falling into place nicely and the swelling was almost all gone.

10-13-2009, 12:48 AM	#2
klayco17 Lovin my boobies! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 920 Thanks: 285 Thanked 259 Times in 250 Posts	good luck! i have no idea if they will fix this for free. I would call them tomorrow and find out. __________________ 28 y/o Mother of 2 boys 5'3" 130 pounds Pre breast augmentation: 34 A Post breast augmentation: 34C/D breast augmentation Date: October 15th, 2009 Post breast augmentation: 400cc silicone gels mod + profile under the muscle

10-13-2009, 12:54 AM	#3
sweet_wench Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: portland oregon Posts: 331 Thanks: 137 Thanked 113 Times in 110 Posts	oh poor thing I feel for you deeply, I would wonder also ,, please let us know how everything goes ,, GOOD LUCK ! __________________ *October 5th 2009* 36yr 5'6 130lbs Breastfeed 2 of 3 wonderful kids, Pre breast augmentation 34 A/B Post breast augmentation pending,maybe 34 D 400cc silicone HP, under, crease incision (Please have active pics and/or being active and posting before sending a FR. leave a message. otherwise I will not accept. ) THANKS

10-13-2009, 09:01 AM	#5
happymama No longer taking my boobs off at night! Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 411 Thanks: 277 Thanked 170 Times in 137 Posts	My PS fixed my hematoma totally without cost. He told me that after I recovered from anesthesia I would feel about like I did before (not back to square one on healing) and he was right. In fact, my hematoma side healed faster than the other side, go figure! __________________ Happymama breast augmentation 7/23/09 5'11" size 6 Mentor silicone HP 400cc Pre-breast augmentation: 32B/34A empty Post-breast augmentation: 32DDD/E/F depends on the bra--originally wanted a conservative C cup, then a D, but so glad I got more than I bargained for!)

10-13-2009, 02:01 PM	#7
sweet_wench Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: portland oregon Posts: 331 Thanks: 137 Thanked 113 Times in 110 Posts	well thats good new, lets kep it coming with good new that everything goes well too! dont forget to keep us updated.. __________________ *October 5th 2009* 36yr 5'6 130lbs Breastfeed 2 of 3 wonderful kids, Pre breast augmentation 34 A/B Post breast augmentation pending,maybe 34 D 400cc silicone HP, under, crease incision (Please have active pics and/or being active and posting before sending a FR. leave a message. otherwise I will not accept. ) THANKS

10-13-2009, 01:21 AM	#4
Yvette Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I had the same thing happen to me 10 yrs ago w/ my first breast augmentation. My insurance covered it because it was considered an emergency...not cosmetic. The good thing was that my PS had priveleges at the hospital (the procedure was done at a Sugery Center) and was able to fix the problem himself. If you are having this done at a surgery center, I'm assuming there would be a fee- mine would have cost $$$ had I not used my own insurance/hospital. Most likely there is nothing wrong with the implant. Any pocket that has been formed will stay intact. My hematoma was right behind my nipple and swelled so big and was so painful I could barely breathe. After the drainage you should pick up where you left off. Good luck to you and I hope you heal quickly!!

10-13-2009, 11:30 AM	#6
Jaybyrd414 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Miami Florida Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks eveyone. I called the office this morning and found out that I will not be charged for anything THANK GOD! I will be having the procedure in his office.

10-13-2009, 03:59 PM	#8
NiKo Revision no2 March 29th. Third times a charm!?! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hemet, California Posts: 107 Thanks: 61 Thanked 45 Times in 35 Posts	I had the same thing happen to my 11days post op on my left side. scary stuff. I was not charged anything though and as far as taking the implant out, it just depends where you're bleeding from. when they opened me up they saw where I was bleeding right away so they were able to stop the bleeding and drain me without removing the implant. recovery afterwards is not as bad as after your initial surgery. you have to take the same precautions, no lifting etc. and you may or may not need pain meds. you'll prob have a lot of bruising and some of your breast may still feel a little hard and strange at first but it heals pretty fast. the scariest part is when you first discover your boob swelling and aching. so the worst part's over for u good luck, it'll all work out fine. __________________ STATS: 26YRS OLD 5'7" 135LBS breast augmentation/BL: 6/8/09 500CC FILLED TO 575CC SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE+ SALINE UNDERS W/LOLLIPOP LIFT PRE breast augmentation: DROOPY 34C POST breast augmentation: 34DD/34DDD EMERGENCY SURGERY 6/19/09 FOR HEMATOMA IN LEFT BREAST REVISION SURGERY 11/30/09 Put sutures in sides to bring closer together and made left nip slightly smaller. REVISION NO2 03/29/2010 TO MOVE LEFT NIPPLE UP AND REMOVE EXCESS SKIN AND TISSUE ON RIGHT. NO FR UNLESS U HAVE POSTS, PIC, AND ALBUM. SORRY AND THANK U. :)

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