Preparing for breast augmentation can be an exciting—but scary—experience. You likely have many questions circling your head and are wondering how you can best prepare yourself, your loved ones and your home for the recovery process.
Hematoma is the medical name for a collection of blood in the surgical area. Following your Fort Lauderdale breast augmentation procedure you can reduce your risks for this complication by avoiding blood thinners such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and supplements such as Vitamin E and garlic. During your initial consultation, board-certified Fort Lauderdale breast augmentation surgeon Dr. Jon Harrell will discuss the best ways to help reduce your risk for hematoma and other potential breast augmentation complications.
Hematoma Symptoms
While not common, it is possible to develop an infection following your Fort Lauderdale breast augmentation procedure. Dr. Jon Harrell is a board-certified plastic surgeon who takes every care to help you avoid infection, but your willingness to closely follow all of his postoperative advice will also play a role.
To help prevent infection following breast augmentation: