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Jeffrey C. Poole, MD

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Recent answer posted by Jeffrey C. Poole, MD

Q: Lipoma removal on armpits recovery

A:

Lipomas are benign local overgrowths of fatty tissue, and are quite common. They often are more common among family members, and you may develop more with time.

There are a few different surgical techniques to remove lipomas. They generally involve a relatively small surgical incision directly over the lipoma, often much smaller than the lipoma itself. The tumor (not cancer! tumor just means "growth") can then be dissected from the surrounding tissue and teased out of the small incision.

How much you are limited will depend on how large the lipomas are and your normally level of activity. Most patients I treat can go about their normal daily activity immediately after surgery, but under the arms I would restrict things such as tennis, swimming, etc for 2 weeks until sutures are out.

It is best to talk with your physician about your recovering time and expectations, as they will vary. The best advice is going to come from your surgeon who has actually evaluated your particular problem.

Board certification
EducationUndergraduate: B.A., University of Virginia, 1989
Medical School: M.D., Tulane University, 1993
Post-medical school training Internship: Pediatrics, Keesler AFB Regional Medical Center, 1994
Residency: Pediatrics, Keesler AFB Regional Medical Center, 1996
Residency: Dermatology, LSU Medical Center, New Orleans, 2002
Aesthetic medicine experience 10 years (post-medical training)
Hospital affiliations East Jefferson General Hospital; Children's Hospital New Orleans
Medical or professional licenseLA
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