Hematoma

A hematoma it is a collection of blood outside of normal blood vessels. In the context of the plastic surgery, a hematoma can occur after a surgical procedure due to injury to the blood vessels during surgery or a lack of proper clotting. Bruising can cause swelling, pain y moretones en el área tratada y pueden requerir tratamiento médico adicional. El tratamiento para un hematoma puede incluir drenaje quirúrgico, compresión y elevación del área afectada, y la aplicación de hielo para reducir la inflamación. Los pacientes deben informar al Plastic Surgeon right away if they experience symptoms of a bruise after surgery. It is important that patients follow postoperative care recommendations to minimize the risk of complications such as bruising.