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Cosmetic Surgery (Expert Forum)
How long will my hematoma last?
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Howard Rosenberg, MD - Cosmetic Surgery
Accent on Aesthetics Plastic Surgery Medical Center
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How long will my hematoma last?
by bjjcompetitor, Oct 30, 2009 12:51PM
about 10 days ago i fell on my lower back and butt while walking down some stairs. the pain wasnt that bad so i went and trained jiu jitsu. i rolled on my back a few times just to warm up and within 5 minutes i had a large lump about the size of an apple popping out of my lower back. i went to the doctor and he told me it was a hematoma and that i should ice it and i would see daily progress. over the next week it has went down alot. now i have a little lump on my back and im wondering how long it should take for it to go away? should i still be icing or should i use heat? is there anything i can do?
Doctor's Answer
by Howard Rosenberg, MD, Nov 02, 2009 01:04PM
, Nov 02, 2009 01:04PM
The lump that you feel is scar tissue ingrowth into the resolving hematoma. After any trauma, scar tissue is its worst at four weeks and then begins to resolve. I would expect complete resolution over the next several months.
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