Lipoma Removal

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Lipoma Removal - Would Surgery Require an Overnight Hospital Stay? 20 answers

I have a lipoma on the back of my neck and am planning on having it removed. Can I leave the hospital the same day as the surgery or would I...

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What is a Lipoma? 18 answers

What exactly is lipoma? Should I be worried if I have one?

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Is Lipoma Removal Like Liposuction? 12 answers

My dad is going to have surgery to remove two lipomas from his flanks/lower back area. I think a lipoma is some kind of fat deposit, so I'm...

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What Are my Lipoma Treatment Options? 11 answers

I might have a lipoma and I am just curious about what kind of lipoma treatments exist. Is surgery the only option for lipoma removal or do...

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Antibiotics Necessary Before or After Lipoma Excision? 11 answers

Are antibiotics necessary either before or after Lipoma excision? I'm asking because I've had allergic reactions to every one (about 10) I've ever taken.

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Do Lipomas Always Continue to Grow? 10 answers

I'm 25 years old and just got diagnosed with multiple lipomas in my mid to lower back. They are generally small right now, and only cause a little...

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Should I Be Concerned with Lipoma That Has Dry Texture? 10 answers

Have an 8 cm lipoma near my upper right shoulder. Have noticed a lot of tightness in my muscles near the area and the skin over the lipoma has a...

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Do I Have to Get Lipomas Surgically Removed? 9 answers

I have three lipomas and I am debating what to do about them. Do I have to have them removed? Is there any danger if I decide not to have...

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Can I Combine Lipoma Removal Via Liposuction with Cosmetic Lipo? 9 answers

I have lipomas on my back and in other areas. Diameter is about 1-2 cm (1/2 to 3/4 inch or so). I have about 8 in my back, below my rib cage and above...

170-189 lbs 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in

What Kind of Anesthesia Should I Have to Remove a Small Lipoma on my Neck? 9 answers

I have a small (less than one inch) lipoma on my right front neck. I have had others removed from arm, leg, buttocks, but never neck. All others done...

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How Do You Get Rid of Lipoma Deposits - What Technique? 8 answers

Quite sure I have lipomas along my rib cage. the fat deposits move arond under my forefinger and are quite soft/forgiving to the touch. the...

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Is a Lipoma a Tumor? 8 answers

Is a lipoma a tumor? I just found out I might have a couple lipomas and I don't know if should be worried by this... can cancer cause lipomas?

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Is It Possible to Completely and Thoroughly Remove a Lipoma? 8 answers

I have a rather large lipoma on my upper back. I had a similar mass removed surgically several years ago, but it returned. This is unsightly, and I...

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Is Lipoma Removal on the Mouth Area Possible? 8 answers

I have a Lipoma in my mouth on the back side of my lip. How would you suggest getting rid of that ?

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Can You Remove a Forehead Lipoma Through the Scalp or Hairline to Hide the Scar? 8 answers

I had a head injury when I was 14, now 21 I still have what I researched to be a Lipoma. It is rather small but I was considering having it removed by...

age 18-24 forehead hairline scalp scar

Leg Lipoma Hurts, Should It Be Removed? 7 answers

This problem has been going on for about a year.i have already been seen by a surgeon, and he says that it is not necessary, but he is not the one who...

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How Much Does a Single Lipoma Surgery Usually Cost? 6 answers

How much will a good doctor charge to remove a single lipoma (approx. 2-4 cm diameter in size)? What type of insurance covers this?

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Removing Multiple Lipomas 6 answers

I have several lipomas, and I would number them in the hundreds (the biggest being roughly 2" long). My trunk and arms are the worst affected. I...

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Can Lipoma Re-occur After Surgical Removal? 6 answers

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Is my Lipoma from Whiplash? 6 answers

I was the driver in a car that was rear-ended on May 30. On June 8, I noticed a lump on my right upper back, ER initially diagnosed as muscle knot....

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What Type of Doctor Should I Consult About Lipoma Removal? 6 answers

2 Lipomas: One on Face Corner of Ear and Jaw and Other is on Head Close to Neck. The one on face is for more than 15 years and 2nd on head is...

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Can I Have a Lipoma Removed at the Emergencey Room? 6 answers

Can I have a Lipoma removed at the Emergencey Room? I had it diagnosed 8 years ago, and dont have a personal Dr. anymore.

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What Are the Pros and Cons of Lipoma Removal? 5 answers

I have a lipoma the size of a golf ball on my middle lower back right above my buttocks. I have never had surgery and I am self conscious of the...

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Can Lipoma Turn into Cancer? 5 answers

I want to know if lipoma can turn into cancer because I have just got it on my back and right arm. I do not know what to do.

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Best Course of Action for Removing Large Lipoma Near Spine? 5 answers

It's only been visually inspected by my GP and called a lipoma. I haven't had a biopsy. It's approximately 6x9cm and egg shaped. I'm a little...

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Nonsurgical Lipoma Removal 5 answers

I am 25years 5 feet tall and 59 kgs (overweight). I have lipoma in the right underarm (up and down). How to get rid of it without doing surgery. Is it...

age 25-34 non surgical overweight upper arms

Infiltrating Lipoma in Right Lower Back Muscle. 5 answers

Hello, I've had a lipoma in my right lower back muscle for a few years. Its approximately 2 inches in diameter and sometimes the muscle under the...

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How Big Should the Lipoma Be for Surgery to Take Place? 5 answers

I have big one behind left elbow along with smaller one in same area that are starting to connect. Also one in my upper left thigh size of green...

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What Can Be Done About Painful Lipomas in Leg? 5 answers

I have lipomas in my leg. I used to only have one but now I have three: two in one leg and one in the other. When I work out, the area around there...

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Drain and Recovery After Lipoma Removal 5 answers

I have a large lipoma on my lower back that hurts me. My doctor says that I will need a drain after my surgery. How long will I have to keep the drain...

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Worried About Multiple Lipomas 5 answers

I am very young and am worried about the lipomas I have. Will there be more of them? Will I be covered in scars if I keep getting them removed? Is...

Any Risk of Nerve Damage with Lipoma Removal Near Spine? 5 answers

I have a lipoma located on the left side of my mid back, the edge of it just touches my spine. It is between 2.5 -3 inches in diameter and is...

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Can Forehead Lipoma Be Removed Without Cosmestic Surgery? 5 answers

1.5" Diameter Lipoma Center Forehead. Dermatologist sent me to Plastic Surgeon who says I need to have head shaved and an...

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Deep Lipoma in Upper Back Require Surgery? 5 answers

Hello i am 22 and i have Lipoma inbetween my sholder blades the doctor says it is very large and deep he is doing a MRI to confirm how deep it is. He...

age 18-24 back

Oral Medication for Lipomas? 5 answers

Is There Meds That Can Be Taken Orally Besides Having Surgery for Lipoma's

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Lipoma - Should I Get a Biopsy? 5 answers

I have been to the doctor today about a lump which has been growing on my left hip/buttock, my doctor was sure it is a lipoma, i dont feel confident...

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Best Surgeon and Method for Removal of Lipoma at Base of Neck? 5 answers

I've had lipoma approx. 15 years w/no issues. Last year growing and more painful - appears to be interfering with neck nerves (dizziness, sharp...

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What Do You Recommend if the Lipoma is Considered Inoperable? 5 answers

It Has Grown So Large and the Doctor Feels It May Damage nerves and veins or muscle? My brother has one on his right upper arm. His left arm is 16...

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Can a Doctor Confirm a Lipoma by Just Touch? 5 answers

I have several plump up on my back.My doctor touched it and said it was a lipoma. Can a doctor confirm a lipoma by just touch? Do I need any further...

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Will Exercise Get Rid of my Lipoma? 4 answers

Will exercise make my lipoma go away? If so, what type of exercise are effective at getting rid of lipomas?

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How Much Pain Should I Expect After Lipoma Removal? 4 answers

Two weeks ago, I noticing a mass (about the size of a dried prune) that appeared from one day next to my collar bone. My doctor told me it was a...

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Who Should Remove my Lipoma? 4 answers

I have a lipoma on my anterior shoulder and I’m afraid about the surgery. Should the surgeon be an orthopedic specialist or a plastic surgeon?...

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Basic Cost for Lipoma Removal from the Neck 4 answers

I'd like to know, how much is the basic cost for lipoma removal from the neck?

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Lipoma Removal Options to Avoid Scar? 4 answers

I have a lipoma right around my cheekbone area. It is fairly small but I have noticed it getting larger. I really want to remove it because I am...

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I Have a Lipoma on my Neck and It's About the Size of a Golf Ball - What Should I Do? 4 answers

Well i have a Lipoma on my neck from what my docter said. It's been causing me neck pain for a while now. So what do you think i should do. Also i...

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Lipoma Removal from Face - Risk of Facial Nerve Damage? 4 answers

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I Suspect Lipoma in my Tummy Area 4 answers

It shows up when I contract my stomach. Also this shows up when I try to get up from bed etc. Is this a lipoma?

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Large Lipoma on Upper Arm - What Kind of Doctor? 4 answers

I Have a Very Large Lipoma, my Whole Hand Covers It, on my Upper Arm. What Kind of Doctor? Why a plastic surgeon? I have been told it will involve...

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What's My Best Option For Multiple Lipoma Removal? I Have Hundreds. 4 answers

I've got a hundred lipomas from my thighs to my arms, LG & S. There are so many that I think they are causing fatigue in my legs and causing...

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Can Family Doctor Remove a Growth? 4 answers

I Have a Growth About the Size of a Peanut on my Shin Should my Family Dr.remove It? Im a Bit Leary About This, she said I would have a scar about...

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Facial Lipoma Next To Eye 4 answers

Hello! My husband is planning to get a facial lipoma removed, and the lipoma is actually right next to his right eye. The doctor's have told him...

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Is This a Lipoma? The Dr. Told Me To Go Home and Ignore It. (photo) 4 answers

For a year i have notice a lump on my rib cage that just kept getting bigger. my fiance took me to the ER a few weeks ago to have it looked at and the...

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How Much Does Lipoma Removal Cost? 3 answers

If my insurance doesn't cover the cost of a lipoma removal procedure, what is the approximate out-of-pocket price?

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Should I Be Worried About Large Lipomas? 3 answers

In early 2004, I found a small fatty lump about the size of a nickle on my back next to my shoulder blade. After speaking to my physician, she told me...

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Recovery for Deltoid Lipoma Removal? 3 answers

I have a recurring lipoma to my right deltoid area the size of a large grape, that has become painful (feels like my arm has the flu) in the past few...

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Should I Be Worried About Recurring Painful Lipomas? 3 answers

I am 35 years old. I have had this Lipoma in my right armpit for over 10 years. Sometimes it gets bigger and is very painful but other times I can...

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Herbal Cure for Lipoma? 3 answers

I'm 38 years old and have developed lipomas fast. I started out with 1 on the top of my right rib cage, just below my right chest and now I have them...

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Is Lipoma Removal Painful? 3 answers

I'm 16 years old and I have lots of lower back pain. I'm not sure if its because of these small lumps I feel or just bad posture. I'm guessing they...

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Lipoma Treatment Advice? 3 answers

I have two lipomas in the lower head area, and few around the waist region. It has been over three years since I have had these lumps, and a few of...

Is Lipoma Removal Covered by Insurance? 3 answers

I have over 40 lipoma on my left leg alone. Is surgery covered by insurance? I'm tired of these things, and I seem to be getting more and more of...

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What Kind of Doctor to See to Remove Back Mice? 3 answers

I have had back pain for several years and am only 23 years old. There are 4-5 moveable "nodules" on both my left and right sacroiliac...

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New York Lipoma Removal Doctor Recommendations 3 answers

Help! I have a large lipoma on my back. I don't have insurance. I would like to know how much it costs and where I can find a doctor. I'm in upstate...

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How to Tell Madelung from Regular Lipoma? 3 answers

I am 41 yo male. I workout, eat well and do drink wine quite often. My dad had madelung disease but never knew how he handled it. I started getting...

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Will Having a Large Lipoma Underneath my Bicep Removed Leave a Large Scar? 3 answers

I have a large lipoma (9cm) on my left bicep that my doctors tell me is underneath my muscle which is not as common as most.This being said, my left...

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Why Did the Lipoma Spread from One Arm to the Other? 3 answers

First it started on my right forearm and then it came up on my left shoulder.

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Keloid Scar from Lipoma Removal on Keloid-prone Skin? 3 answers

I have keloid-prone skin. If I get a lipoma removed, will the scar most likely turn into a keloid?

Lipoma on Leg - Removal Recovery and Process 3 answers

The doctor just diagnosed me with a lipoma and recommend that I see a surgeon. The location is my leg close to the shin area about the middle. My...

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Fat Mass - Not Yet Been Diagnosed as Lipoma or Liposarcoma - Options? 3 answers

After years of back pain, a neurosurgeon told me I needed bone fusion of my L4/L5. The MRI he ordered showed a fat mass and a further CT scan showed...

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Lipoma on Nape of Neck 3 answers

I have lypoma at nape of neck on left side at c2 & c3 level. size 4.3*1.8*6.1cm in superoinfe

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How to Treat Forehead Lipoma on Infant? 3 answers

My 9 month old has a bump above his eyebrow. His pediatrician and dermatologist both said it is a lipoma and to see a plastic surgeon if we want it...

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My Lipoma Has Moved from the Back of my Shoulder to the Top&down Slightly.Is This Possible? 3 answers

In April,it was measured at 4cm x 4cm. I think there has been some slight growth since then.The bulk of it is still the same but it feels like there...

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Can I Do Local Anesthesia at Doctors Office for Scalp Lipoma Removal? 3 answers

I need lipoma removal on back of head mid-scalp area, the size is about 2 inches wide, just soft, fatty liquid. Outpatient hospital is too expensive,...

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How do I get lipoma removed from temple? 3 answers

I might have a lipoma on my temple. I am getting an MRI. The doctor said I should have a plastic surgeon remove it. I want to make sure there is no...

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Lipoma Causes and Diagnosis 2 answers

What are some lipoma causes? Are lipomas genetic? Is there any way I can tell if I will probably get lipomas like my dad, or are they preventable?

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Dangers of Lipoma on the Scalp? 2 answers

I have a lipoma on my scalp. I got opinions from four different doctors and I guess it's uncommon for lipomas to be on the scalp. What are the dangers...

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Can Healthy Weight Loss Reduce a Lipoma? 2 answers

Is it possible to reduce lipoma size via significant, sensible weight loss? In that they are comprised of fat cells, it seems to my medically and...

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Best Way to Remove Large Neck Lipoma? 2 answers

I have a large lipoma (about 4 in.), on the left side of my neck. What would be my best option to remove it? It's obviously a major eyesore, but I...

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Lipoma Causing Back Pain? 2 answers

I have two lipomas on my lower left back that the doctor thinks is causing my lower back pain. The MRI showed my spine to be in good condition, so he...

Are There Any Natural Remedies to Remove Lipomas? 2 answers

I have a 5cm lipoma on the right back side of my body. Are there any natural treatments to remove lipomas?

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Risks and Recovery Period of Deep Lipoma Removal? 2 answers

I have what is believed to be a lipoma in the small of my back. It is considered large and deep. I have had some pain and a lot of tingling and...

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Where to Go to Remove Infected Lipoma? 2 answers

I have a lipoma in my head. A friend of mine told me that she had one and she poked it with a needle. I got a sterilized needle and I poked it but it...

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Non-surgical Lipoma Removal Possible? 2 answers

Is there another way besides surgical lipoma removal to get rid of lipomas? I have one that is 4 inches on the left side of my back. My insurance at...

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Does Weight Affect Lipoma Growth? 2 answers

I have DOZENS of Lipoma, predominantly on my thighs, but even on my shins. I have some on my arms as well. Most are the size of a quarter or a bit...

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Removing Lipoma on Vaginal Area? 2 answers

I have a swelling about two inches broad, just left and back of my labium majorum that when squeezed feels like a collection of lumps. I was told...

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Recovery Period for Lipoma Removal on Back? 2 answers

I am thinking about getting a lipoma removed off of my back, between my spinal cord and my right shoulder blade. It's about the size of my hand, and...

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Should I Have my Back Lipoma Removed? 2 answers

I am 18 and I have a lipoma. I was born with it and my dad has them. It looks like I have a little hump on my back. I was going to get it removed...

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What Can Be Expected from Lipoma Removal? 2 answers

I have a softball-size tumor on the side of my hip. I saw a orthopedic surgeon today who says it is most likely a Lipoma. I was set up w/ an...

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Lipoma Removal on Armpits Recovery 2 answers

I will be having a lipoma removed from under both armpits. How will my recovery be? Will there be things I won't be able to do because I will be cut...

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Safer Between Liposuction and Surgery for Lipoma Removal? 2 answers

What is the safest way to get rid of lipoma: Liposuction or surgery? The lipoma is on the left hip and 10 cm. in size.

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Can Trauma Cause Lipoma? 2 answers

I had an injury on my head, neck and left shoulder 2 decades ago. Since then, my left shoulder has bothered me and the area that was hit by a canec...

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Is It Okay Not to Remove Multiple Lipomas? 2 answers

My friend has a lot of lipomas on his body: on legs, arms, everywhere. His doctor advised not to remove them because it is going to be too much of...

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Best Method to Remove Huge Number of Lipomas? 2 answers

I have more than three hundred lipoma on my whole body. May I know which is the best method to remove the huge number of lipoma with less scarring, as...

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Getting Back to Work After Lipoma Removal 2 answers

I have a Lipoma on my wrist that I would like to have removed. It has grown and now is causing my finger tips to feel cold and tingling. How long...

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Non-invasive Comestic Treatments for Lipoma Removal? 2 answers

Would treatments such as cavitation or ultrasound cavitation or lipolysis would work for remove or at least reduce the size of lipomas? I have many,...

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Should I Be Concerned if a Lipoma is Painful? 2 answers

I have multiple lipomas along my rib cage. Recently the one under my ribcage is very painful, to the point where it is disrupting my sleep. When I get...

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Large Lipoma in Groin Area 2 answers

If You Have a Large Lipoma About 10 Centimeter in Height and It is Not Under the Skin... It is attached to the muscle and it is in my groin area and I...

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Do I Have Episacroiliac Lipoma? 2 answers

I am in Canada and have been dealing with back pain since August 2009. I originally thought it was tendinitis and did not worry about it, as I got rid...

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Scarring from Removal of 3cm Lipoma? 2 answers

I have a 3cm Lipoma on left area of my forehehead. What are the results of having it removed? How big would the scar be from surgery, if I have it...

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Too Expensive Lipoma Removal Quote? 2 answers

I'm having a Lipoma removed from the back of my hand. The cost is about $5,200 before insurance.They say my insurance will cover it - but 30% is still...

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Cost to Remove Large Lipoma on Back? 2 answers

How Big is a Large Lipoma? Mine is the Size of a Boneless Chicken Breast--at Least 4-5 In. I noticed this about 8 years ago and the Dr. told me not to...

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Chances of Getting Liposarcoma from Lipomas? 2 answers

I have numerous Lipomas. I removed a couple of them 2 yrs ago. Now I am afraid whether it may be cancer and my doctor did biopsy last time and the...

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Options for Lipoma Removal on Keloid-prone Skin? 2 answers

I keloid really badly, but wish to get rid of a few of my lipomas.Do I have any options, even if they are not covered by insurance? I am a 32 yr old...

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How Much to Remove a Lipoma About 3 Inch Diameter? 2 answers

What is the estimated cost? this picture is similar to mine.

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Is There Anyway to Prevent Recurring Lipomas? 2 answers

My husband suffers dreadfully with lipomas...he has done since the age of 10. As he has got older (now 65) he gets them im multiples. They just grow...

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Can a Lipoma Result in my Leg Being Sore? 2 answers

I have been diagnosed with a lipoma on my right lower leg, just above the ankle. my whole leg is sore right up to the knee. the actual bump on the leg...

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Are Lipomas Supposed to Hurt? 2 answers

Can a Lipoma on my Back Only Be Visible when Inflamed? 2 answers

One dr found it, another couldn't, but I'm in pain and always in the same spot.

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Lipoma Removal Options 2 answers

I am 34 year old female. I have many lipomas in my arms and legs. On one leg I have about five along my illital band from hip to top of knee. I have...

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Can a Lipoma on my Shoulder Blade Cause Back Aches and Pain? 2 answers

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Is There Any Danger of Cutting a Nerve when Doing a Lipoma Removal? 2 answers

I have a large lipoma on my upper back next to the spine. I am afraid a surgical removal can leave my arm paralyzed.

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I Have a Lipoma on my Back. Is There a Risk Waiting to Remove It? 2 answers

I just discovered what appears to be a lipoma (maybe 1" in diameter) on my lower left back. I think it has been contributing to lower back pain....

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Lipoma Removal Cost and Will Anthem Cover the Expense? 2 answers

I have numerous lipomas on my front thighs. I would like to have them removed. Would my Anthem insurance cover the procedures?

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Can I Run Even Though my Lipoma Feels Like It's Hitting a Nerve? 2 answers

I recently found out I have a lipoma on my lower right back. Apparently it's hitting a nerve so there's pain going up my back and down my leg....

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6 Year Old Daughter w/ 2 Lipomas 2 answers

My 6yr Old Daughter Has Had Her Button (Lipoma) Since Birth, Now Has a Buddy Nxt 2 It? her buddy arrived a year ago but notice it is now purple. I...

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If the Lipoma Under the Arm is Effecting the Brachial Plexus then What ? 2 answers

Atrophy of pec muscle as well as the long head of the tricep

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Remove Neck Lipoma or Not 2 answers

I have a lipoma on the right side of my neck which i started feeling since 4 years now. The lipoma seems to be growing very slowly. It is about 5cm...

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Can Anyone Recommend a Doctor on Long Island for Lipoma Removal? 2 answers

I have a lipoma on my right shoulder, that my MRI shows to be 1.5" in diameter. It causes me pain, and obstructs movement in my shoulder, neck...

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Which Doctor to Go for a Confirmation on a Suspected Lipoma? 2 answers

I am a med student and I am 99% certain that I have a lipoma on my leg on my legs which is now limiting my exercise and causing pain, how ever I do...

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Do Lipomas Interfere with Nerves ? 2 answers

My husband has a lipoma on his left shoulder blade the size of a golf ball and loses the feeling in his arm every so often, suffers alot of backpain...

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I Have a Lipoma on the Inside of my Thigh Invovling Nerve Pain to my Thigh While Standing, What Type of Surgeon Do I Look For? 2 answers

I Have a Lipoma on the Inside of my Thigh Invovling Nerve Pain to my Thigh While Standing, What Type of Surgeon Do I Look For?

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Reoccurring Benign Lipoma, Any Advice? 2 answers

Hi - I am 27, male, and in decent shape. I have had a lipoma removed from my chest and 2 from my lower back (left and right), one of which was...

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Lipoma Removal with Minimal Scarring on Buttocks? 1 answer

I have a lipoma on my left buttock, which changes the contour of my buttocks. I am currently on a diet and exercise plan, and the more weight I lose,...

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Should Lipomas on Shoulder and Back Be Removed? 1 answer

In a year, I have developed two egg size lipomas. One in the small of my back and the other on top of my shoulder. The one in my back appeared out...

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Is Limpotab Effective for Lipoma Removal on the Neck? 1 answer

Would anyone recommend an non-surgical approach to Lipoma removal? Especially if the Lipoma is located in a high risk area like mine(the neck). I'm...

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Can Lipomas Come Back After Lipoma Removal Surgery? 1 answer

Are lipomas gone for good, or can lipomas come back after lipoma removal surgery has been done?

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Help with Painful Lipoma on Right Foot 1 answer

I have Lipoma on my right foot that causes pain. What should I do?

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What's the Downside of Having Lipoma Removed? 1 answer

I have a lipoma on the right side of my upper back. It does not hurt or bother me, but it is fairly large and has grown a little in the past several...

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How is Subcutaneous Lipoma Removed? 1 answer

I have a subcutaneous Lipoma in the tummy it is 20x11x4. How will they remove this? Will the scar be big? Is it normal for a Lipoma to grow 1cm per week?

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How Can Lipoma Be Prevented? 1 answer

What can I do to prevent the growth of lipoma? I go to the gym regularly, does that affect the growth of lipoma?Previously, I had consulted a...

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Risks of Lipoma Removal in the Neck? 1 answer

I have a lipoma on the front part of my neck and it's growing rapidly. I want a cosmetic removal. Are there any risks involved since its on my neck?...

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Lipoma Removal Concerns 1 answer

Doctor says the lipoma on my ankle is largest he has even seen and has scheduled lipoma removal surgery in 3 weeks, as I cannot any sooner. This has...

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Is the Lump in my Lip a Lipoma? 1 answer

I don't know if this lump on the inner side of my lower lip is lipoma. I actually don't know what it is. It doesn't hurt but it has grown here and...

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Will Lipomas Reoccur After Removal? 1 answer

I have multiple lipomas (50+). To put it plainly, they're embarassing. I can also feel them when they are growing and occasionally they hurt; for me,...

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If my Lipoma is the Size of a Large Grapefruit, Will I Need a Drain? 1 answer

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How is Lipoma in the Colon Removed? 1 answer

My doctor said I have a medium sized lipoma in the sigmoid colon. Biopsies were taken with a cold forceps for histology. There was no sign of cancer....

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How to Confirm if Lipoma is Not Cancerous? 1 answer

I have lipoma at the upper side of my right hand and back. I want to know, how can I confirm if it's cancerous or not? What is the best treatment for...

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Laser for Intra-muscle Lipoma? 1 answer

I have an intra-muscle lipoma on my left arm. The M.R.I report said that it is a diffuse lipomatosis of the right arm (thickening of the subcutaneous...

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Will Hair Grow Back After Lipoma Removal on the Back of the Head? 1 answer

The lipoma is about an inch and half from my right ear, its a little bit smaller than a golf ball. After the surgery, will hair grow back around that...

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Treatment and Doctor to See for Lump Under Lipoma Removal Scar? 1 answer

I had a small but painful lipoma on my inside thigh removed 3 months ago. The pain is still the same as before the removal. Pain comes and goes but is...

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Can Lipomas Cause Neurological Symptoms? 1 answer

Have neck Lipomas been known to cause neurological symptoms, ear pressure, dizzyness, unusual brain sensations?

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Is It Possible to Cure Lipoma Through Homeopathic Treatment? 1 answer

I am having lipoma in left hand and thigh , its sizeis big in nature , so pls advise it it possible to cure lipoma through homeopathy

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Best Way to Remove Multiple Lipomas? 1 answer

Hi, I am Bhupathi and 28 yrs old. I have nearly 300 lipoma in my whole body. Most of the lipoma stayed in arms,legs and stomach. I am searching for...

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Will Lipoma Removal Require Hospitalization? 1 answer

My Lipoma is in the inguinal region, it suddenly increased in size, became painful and started oozing blood and pus. I want to have it removed. How...

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Is There a Non-surgical Way to Remove Lipomas? 1 answer

I have lipomas all over my hands, back, stomach and thighs, they are not huge size but they are close to each other, I think just on my hands I have...

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Is Removing a Lipoma on the Back of the Head Risky for a 14-year-old? 1 answer

My daughter was born with a lipoma on the back of her head.... She is now 14 and the bump is about the size of a golf ball. Our new doctor is...

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Lipoma Surgery in my Foot 1 answer

The measurements are 2.8 cm in AP diameter x 1.5 cm tranverse diameter x 2 cm in height. How long would i be out of work? I'm on my feet all day...

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Are Multiple Lipomas a Symptom of Cancer? 1 answer

I am now 50 years old, when I was 25 years I saw some solid things in my law back, arms, chests and stomach. I visited a doctor and diagnosed that it...

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What to Expect from Removal of Lipoma Near my Left Temple? 1 answer

I have a lipoma near my left temple. It's about 1.5 inches. I have it for over 20 years and it has not grown any bigger. I would like to have it...

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Possible to Cut out Few Lipomas and Liposuction the Rest? 1 answer

My insurance is covering my lipoma removal. Since they have to send the lipoma to be tested, I was wondering, is it possible that they cut out a...

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How Long Does It Take for a Lipoma to Grow? 1 answer

I have a intramuscle deltoid lipoma. I changed insurance companies 8 months ago and they will only cover my surgery costs if I can prove it was not...

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How can a lipectomy be determined as medically necessary by insurance? 1 answer

I am an insurance collector in TX and have noticed more plans excluding lipectomy as cosmetic (including my own plan). I have a large golf ball-sized...

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Lipoma Swelled, Purple, Has Discharge, and Extremely Painful. No Insurance, No Money for Surgery. What Can I Do? 1 answer

I have had a lipoma on my back between neck and shoulder for a couple years now. Recently, it has become inflamed, and is swollen, purple, painful to...

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MRI or CT Scan for Lipoma on my Forehead 1 answer

I have what looks like a lipoma on my forehead and I would like to remove it. I'm planning to do so back in my home country. I contacted a random...

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Lipoma Removal for 8 Year Old Child? Safe to Undergo Surgery at This Age? 1 answer

My daughter has this lipoma in between her eyes and nose. About 4 times already, we visited a certain surgeon to remove this but I was afraid my...

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Could Scar Tissue from Removal of a Lipoma in Breast Cause Future Problems? 1 answer

I have been diagnosed with a Lipoma in my right breast. As I understand it, they are generally benign and do not turn into cancer. Due to the history...

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Can Lipomas Directly over the Si Joint Cause Extreme Back Pain? 1 answer

I have had extreme lower back pain for many years. I have had X-rays & an MRI. My Doctors still have no idea what is causing the pain. I take...

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Could a Large Lipoma Be Removed From Over My Spine? 1 answer

Could a Large Lipoma Be Removed That is Lying over the Top of my Spine? I am worried that it might be surrounding the nerves or too near the nerves of...

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Can a Scalp Lipoma Extend Beyond Fascia? 1 answer

Over 10 years ago I had a golf-ball size lipoma removed from my scalp. About 3 years ago I noticed recurrent infections and pain in the site and...

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Large Lipoma in Tricep Muscle 1 answer

Mri show beign mass but i have right arm weakness hand and fingers are weak also very painful just to lift my arm the dr. said the mass is contained...

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Will Going to Workout in Gym Reduce Multiple Lipomas? 1 answer

Legs ,Arms , Abdomen,Buttocks , Neck,Spinal Cord area,Chest ,Hips Approx i have 300 multiple lipomas all over my body.I have already undergone two...

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How to Diagnose Lipoma? 1 answer

Left Foot Lipoma, Calcaneus Bone, It Has Started to Hurt. 1 answer

Hello 7 months ago i went to MR, my left foot started to hurt at while i was working, on MR the doctors said that it is a "LIPOMA INTRAOSSEALIS...

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How To Know If Lypoma Is Dangerous? 1 answer

Have a lypoma for around 6 years! Do not have insurance. Has been looked at but no indepth exam has been done. How does a Doctor know if dangerous or...

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Lipoma Removal Surgery - Anesthesia 1 answer

Will I Be Fully Asleep During my Lipoma Removal Surgery? Also how long of a recovery will I need?

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How Can a Docter Tell if a Lipoma is Not Cancer? 1 answer

I got a lipoma on the brain. told it fat tumr. i have blackouts and my heart goes fast and i sweat. i cry on coming around. told, "you having...

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Puffy Swollen Area on Upper Half of Left Buttock, is It a Lipoma? 1 answer

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How to Treat Lipoma on an Infant? 1 answer

My 9 month old son has a bump over his eyebrow. His pediatrician and dermatologist have both said it is a lipoma. It does not seem to bother him and...

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Lipoma on Knee of the the Right Leg for 1 Year Old Baby Girl- Options? (photo) 1 answer

Hello, My Baby Girl,1 year old,got a small soft lump on her knee of right leg very recently. We observed it 4 months ago but assumed its a small...

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Is It Neccessary to Remove a Lipoma? 1 answer

If a smaller lipoma is on a forearm is it neccessary to be removed? Could the lipoma grow or could it remain the same size? Is removal the only option?

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Lipoma and Joint Pain - Connection? 1 answer

Is there a connection with having Lipoma and joint pains? For being 29, I do not feel that I should have so much joint pain all over. My joints always...

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What Can I Do For Huge Grapefruit Sized Multiple Lipomas On My Knees? 1 answer

Over the past 20 years they have slowly enlarged due to injuries,weight gain, sedentary career, driving 40,000 miles every 6 months...The larger than...

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What Can I Expect From Lipoma Removal From My Rib? 1 answer

I am a 14 year old female and I have had this for 2 years. It is painful and they said it is probably laying on a nerve. I have an appointment with...

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I Have a Lipoma on my Rib - Is This Common? 1 answer

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I Was Ask to Do the Biopsy First Before Deciding to Remove the Lipoma.does Biopsy on a Lipoma Hurt? 1 answer

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Can Trauma Affect an Existing Leg Lipoma? and How? 1 answer

Can Trauma Affect an Existing Leg Lipoma? and How?

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Is Lipoma Cancerous? 1 answer

Lobulated fat intense lesion in the right paraspinal region from D5-6 to D9 level suggestive of lipoma

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