I have developed a haemotoma in my left breast after breast augmentation surgery 2 weeks ago. how do they treat it and how can i prevent infection? is this a serious condition?

Common: It isn't serious, but it's best to check with your doctor. Infection is unlikely, but if the hematoma is big enough it may leave a calcium deposit (lump) after it heals.

Drainage: Hematomas are blood filled bruises and can be prone to infection. Drainage and cleaning the area with multiple rinses is most helpful for healing. If the hematoma is deep, a trained professional may have to drain it with a needle, extracting the blood this way. It's best to have this evaluated by the surgeon and/or nurse of the surgeon. They are familiar with treating this complication.

Depends on size: If the hematoma is medium to large in size, and especially if it's causing significant swelling of the breast - i prefer to take the patient back to surgery, and wash out the hematoma with the patient under anesthesia. This reduces the risk for future capsular contracture, .

Sit tight: As long as the skin is approximated and no sign of infection on the hematoma pocket. Most will reabsord on its own. Just another view on the same problem.

See your surgeon: Many patients mistake bruising with a hematoma. Bruising is discoloration of the skin after surgery which is normal. A hematoma is bleeding that causes the breast to swell, become more painful and discolored. Your surgeon should examine you as if you do indeed have a hematoma, it will likely need to be treated surgically. Bruising will not cause a capsular contracture, a hematoma can.

Hematoma: This is a serious condition and you should go see your surgeon right away. They can determine if you need surgical treatment. http://www.dassmd.com/breast-augmentation/index.html.