Dog pulled hard, now implant is swelling and bruising

I fell face first on my right implant three weeks after the exchange. I was black and blue and my PS said bleeding in the pocket could be a problem. She put me on papaverine (that is an old drug that increases blood flow). I had to have it compounded and insurance would not pay. I took it for six months. I have no damage from the fall. I've had three MRIs since and the implant is fine. Hope yours is too.

Philly, Take it easy for too night. I know disingenuous, but they're is nothing you can do. With an injury that has an immediate bluish hue cast that's visible to the eye, and a mound can be felt is a hematoma. It already occurred and has been awhile. By morning it may infiltrate through the surrounding tissue. It'll look lots worse, but doesn't mean that it is continuing to bleed.

Think of an IV site that has blown and the little lump it makes. Then think what it looks like in 24 hours, the bruise is several inches wide.

OR a sprained ankle that has a localized swelling area with a slightly blue cast(shadow), then by the next day a wide margin of bruising.

Generally, localized pressure and perhaps a cold pack in other situations would be indicated, but NOT when implants are present.

Just put doing the same thing on your "do not do list" for the future.

You did the absolutely right thing by getting in to see your PS. May seem dumb that I said that, but it happens that folks don't know when to call their docs.

I took the prescription to a compounding pharmacy where they actually make it and put it in capsules. My pharmacist said papaverine was used for ED but it issuch an old med no drug co still makes it.

I also walked my dog sooner than I could put pressure on my chest, so I also tied a leash to my waist. But then I couldn't use my arms to pull the leash tighter if I needed to (squirrels!). So I turned myself around in circles to wrap the leash around my waist! Pretty funny looking!! : )

I hope you heal quickly Philly!