Hospital treatment of subcutaneous hematoma due to chin liposuction: an unusual case report

Chin liposuction is a procedure for removing fat from the submental region that can generate significant aesthetic and functional complications. Subcutaneous hematoma one of these unusual physical changes characterized by accumulation blood in an ectopic space. A 25-year-old Caucasian male patient came to emergency room 3 days after double chin liposuction, complaining decreased cervical mobility, shortness breath, pain, damage. Physical, imaging, laboratory tests showed extensive subcutaneous associated with leukocytosis. The was hospitalized submitted surgical drainage submandibular, submental, fascial spaces addition intravenous anti-inflammatory analgesic medication. After hospital discharge, he followed up as outpatient. There complete remission signs symptoms recovery. correct diagnosis management offers volumetric reduction affected area, allows favorable positioning tissue planes, ensures airway maintenance, improves local aesthetics. Thus, adequate control this complication contributes positively patient’s quality life.