There are a few simple steps that you can follow to treat bleeding from breast augmentation. Your surgeon is the first thing to do. To drain blood and reduce swelling, they may use a draining method. To prevent any further blood loss, they may use a blood thinner.
Hematoma
Hematomas that occur after breast augmentation are extremely rare. Although the cause of hematoma is not known, it can be attributed to a polyurethane-coated implant or friction forces between the prosthesis and surrounding tissue. Ibrahim et al. reported cases of late hematoma in women who had undergone bilateral submuscular silicone gel breast augmentation, while Willens et al. reported cases of late bleeding nine to 38 years after breast augmentation.
While it can be uncomfortable, it is not dangerous and should resolve itself. The best ways to manage hematoma are to avoid strenuous activity, sleep on your side, eat healthy foods, and use an ice pack. In some cases, it may be necessary for the hematoma to be removed twice.
Seroma
Seroma bleeding following breast augmentation can cause pain, swelling, and even discharge. These symptoms can often be seen between seven and ten days after breast augmentation. Seromas that aren't treated promptly will disintegrate within a few weeks. But larger seromas could take up to a whole year. In severe cases, surgery may be necessary to remove the seroma. You can manage your symptoms by yourself until then.
A disruption in the blood supply can lead to seroma formation. This disrupted blood supply can lead to tissue loss (known as necrosis). There are many surgical options that can cause seroma bleeding at different rates.
Post-operative bleeding
It is normal to experience minor bleeding after breast augmentation. Although patients should be cautious about excessive bleeding, if it does occur it is rarely serious. If you notice that your clothing has been stained with blood after your surgery, try to keep the stained area covered with a tissue. Normal bleeding is caused by blood leaking from the incision. Contact your doctor if there is excessive blood.
There are many factors that can cause post-operative bleeding. For example, bumping or stretching the operative area can cause blood to flow from the wound. Wearing compression garments, which restrict movement and apply pressure to the wound site, can help prevent post-operative bleeding. The surgeon may need stitches if excessive bleeding occurs. A higher chance of bleeding is also present if you have a tendency for bruises. In this case, you should avoid taking aspirin or other blood-thinning medications for two weeks before and after surgery.
Treatment
Breast augmentation is not without risk. Infections are a common problem. If the infection is too severe, the surgeon will remove the implant and wait three to six months before inserting a new one. The costs for the procedure include the costs to treat infection. Patients should know that there will be some asymmetry following the procedure. But, it is not impossible to achieve symmetry.
Bleeding from the breasts is quite common and can be treated by reducing the amount of blood in the affected area. Although most cases resolve by themselves, if the bleeding persists, the surgeon may have to perform another surgical procedure to drain it.