Waiting for resolution of a small hematoma (blood collection) postop is a reasonable option. A small amount of blood is to be expected postop but a clinically significant hematoma can be a factor that may lead to capsular contracture. Follow up closely with your plastic surgeon to help guide any possible treatment (s).

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The hematoma will resolve and cause some scar tissue, which may resolve but it will take a long time.

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It would have been a better choice to have had the blood evacuated shortly after your initial surgery. In my experience, blood around the implants leads to progressive capsular contracture and another surgery. Generally, I wait 5 to 6 months before performing the capsulectomy. I suggest that you ask your plastic surgeon whether he or she recommends you take oral Accolate to limit the extent of the contracture that is likely to progress.

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You are just 2 weeks post-op, so your breasts have a lot of healing to go through still. It would be too early to know if you have developed a capsular contracture, and it is unlikely this would be the case so early on.

Breasts almost always heal asymmetric at first and, with the hematoma issue, it makes sense it could be more swollen than the other. I would recommend continuing an open line of communication w/ your PS as he/she is the one monitoring your recovery and is best suited to handle any issues that arise.

If you are not experiencing any symptoms that are cause for alarm, such as a fever, new swelling, redness, etc., your breasts will likely just need to go through the recovery process, which can take up to 3-6 months. At that point, you will know where things stand with your result.

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