As a reminder, I’m not a qualified medical professional, but I am a Patient Advocate and have undergone similar injections. I’m also familiar with shared experiences involving matters like hematomas, so my comments are solely meant to help point you in the right direction. Some of what I say may be speculative, so please don’t mistake that for conclusiveness.
Also, just note that while the Providers who post here may share their insight, they would tell you that their comments do not constitute an evaluation or diagnosis. They’d essentially be taking a similar approach to mine (guidance), just with more qualifying knowledge.
I’ll preface my overall take by saying that there is nothing wrong with a 2nd or 3rd opinion. Since you already have your Provider’s take (the 1st opinion you should always get), it doesn’t hurt to seek another
if it brings you peace of mind.
That said, if it doesn’t worsen over time and heals like the prior ones did, you may not get much additional clarity from further opinions, as this appears to be a relatively minor complication from an elective procedure. Most would likely either agree with your Provider’s assessment or suggest avoiding further injections if recurrence is a concern. Typically, it’s when something worsens or presents longer-term implications that additional consultations become more pressing.
Based on what you wrote, along with your photo, your Provider’s explanation seems plausible (all things considered). For example, this began occurring around your 6th round of injections, which could suggest that similar entry points are being used repeatedly. It may be less about that area being “damaged” over time and more that there’s a consistent vessel or pathway in that spot that’s simply more prone to being hit again -- which would explain the recurring hematomas. The fact that it’s occurring in the exact same spot when the left side is injected makes that possibility more compelling, in my opinion.
A couple of things you might consider discussing with your Provider:
(1) whether using a different entry point on the left side could help avoid that area, especially if you can point out the exact location of recurrence; and
(2) whether a needle or cannula is being used. Both can be effective, but if you’ve become prone to hematomas in that area, switching to a blunt-tip cannula
may help reduce the likelihood of recurrence.
Fortunately (assuming this is indeed a hematoma as described), this appears to be more of a post-procedural nuisance than something inherently serious (the photo seems consistent with that explanation). Since this involves a
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Provider, I’ll defer to their HQ if they choose to chime in. I don’t mind other Sponsors contributing as well, provided comments stay within context (e.g., general recovery considerations if it is a hematoma, or whether it may be worth asking your Provider about alternative explanations).
Otherwise, I’d allow it time to heal. Keep in mind that this process is a gradual one.
Best of luck!
