Lipoma Removal Before Doctor Answers, Q&A, Tips

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

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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What Are my Lipoma Treatment Options?

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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Lipoma Removal - Would Surgery Require an Overnight Hospital Stay?

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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How Much Does a Single Lipoma Surgery Usually Cost?

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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Is a Lipoma a Tumor?

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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What is a Lipoma?

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

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Do I Have to Get Lipomas Surgically Removed?

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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Is Lipoma Removal Like Liposuction?

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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Lipoma Causes and Diagnosis

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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Will Exercise Get Rid of my Lipoma?

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

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What Are the Pros and Cons of Lipoma Removal?

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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Leg Lipoma Hurts, Should It Be Removed?

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 Pain Should I Expect After Lipoma Removal?

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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Can a Lipoma in the Lower Back Cause Pain to Go Further Up my Back?

My Doctor just told me that I have Lipoma in three different places on me: my arm, under my breast where my rib cage is and one on the lower left side...

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Who Should Remove my Lipoma?

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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Dangers of Lipoma on the Scalp?

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?

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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Can Lipoma Turn into Cancer?

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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Do Lipomas Always Continue to Grow?

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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How Much Does Lipoma Removal Cost?

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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Is It Possible to Completely and Thoroughly Remove a Lipoma?

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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Best Course of Action for Removing Large Lipoma Near Spine?

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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Lipoma Removal on my Forehead

I have a lipoma on my forehead which is getting bigger and starting to become rather tender to the touch. I am going to see a surgeon about removal....

Lipoma Causing Back Pain?

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...

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Best Way to Remove Large Neck Lipoma?

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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Removing Multiple Lipomas

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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Should I Be Concerned with Lipoma That Has Dry Texture?

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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Should I Be Worried About Large Lipomas?

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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Can Lipoma Re-occur After Surgical Removal?

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Are There Any Natural Remedies to Remove Lipomas?

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?

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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Nonsurgical Lipoma Removal

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...

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Infiltrating Lipoma in Right Lower Back Muscle.

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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Lipoma Removal with Minimal Scarring on Buttocks?

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

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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Recovery for Deltoid Lipoma Removal?

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 Lipomas on Shoulder and Back Be Removed?

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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Where to Go to Remove Infected Lipoma?

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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Antibiotics Necessary Before or After Lipoma Excision?

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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Should I Be Worried About Recurring Painful Lipomas?

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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Basic Cost for Lipoma Removal from the Neck

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

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Non-surgical Lipoma Removal Possible?

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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What Can Be Done About Painful Lipomas in Leg?

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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Recovery Period for Lipoma Removal on Back?

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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Drain and Recovery After Lipoma Removal

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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Is Limpotab Effective for Lipoma Removal on the Neck?

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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Does Weight Affect Lipoma Growth?

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?

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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Can Lipomas Come Back After Lipoma Removal Surgery?

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

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

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Lipodissolve for Dissolving Fatty Tumors?

I have some fatty tumors and am wondering, would Lipodissolve dissolve them? I have a lot of them, all different sizes. These tumors are strating to...

Should I Have my Back Lipoma Removed?

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?

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

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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Is Lipoma Removal Painful?

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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Herbal Cure for Lipoma?

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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How is Subcutaneous Lipoma Removed?

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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Lipoma Treatment Advice?

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...

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Lipoma Removal Options to Avoid Scar?

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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Is Lipoma Removal on the Mouth Area Possible?

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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What's the Downside of Having Lipoma Removed?

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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Can Trauma Cause Lipoma?

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 Lipoma Removal Covered by Insurance?

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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Worried About Multiple Lipomas

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...

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Safer Between Liposuction and Surgery for Lipoma Removal?

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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What Does Lipoma Look Like?

I am 15 years old and I think I have Lipoma under my neck's skin. Its small and it moves a little, but it disappears in a few days and for few months....

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

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...

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Any Risk of Nerve Damage with Lipoma Removal Near Spine?

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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Should I Be Concerned if a Lipoma is Painful?

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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India Lipoma Removal Doctor Recommendations

I have 3 lipomas on my face: 1 on right side of my nose, 1 on my left eyebrow, and one on region of optic nerve of right eye. I'm 19, residing in...

Best Method to Remove Huge Number of Lipomas?

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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Is It Okay Not to Remove Multiple Lipomas?

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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Can Forehead Lipoma Be Removed Without Cosmestic Surgery?

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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Risks of Lipoma Removal in the Neck?

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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How Can Lipoma Be Prevented?

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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Is my Lipoma from Whiplash?

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 Kind of Doctor to See to Remove Back Mice?

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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Lipoma Removal Concerns

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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Getting Back to Work After Lipoma Removal

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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Large Lipoma in Groin Area

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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Non-invasive Comestic Treatments for Lipoma Removal?

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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Will Lipomas Reoccur After Removal?

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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Is the Lump in my Lip a Lipoma?

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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New York Lipoma Removal Doctor Recommendations

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 is Lipoma in the Colon Removed?

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?

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

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Do I Have Episacroiliac Lipoma?

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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Laser for Intra-muscle Lipoma?

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 Having a Large Lipoma Underneath my Bicep Removed Leave a Large Scar?

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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Deep Lipoma in Upper Back Require Surgery?

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...

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How to Tell Madelung from Regular Lipoma?

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 Hair Grow Back After Lipoma Removal on the Back of the Head?

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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Scarring from Removal of 3cm Lipoma?

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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Cost to Remove Large Lipoma on Back?

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

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

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

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

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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Is It Possible to Cure Lipoma Through Homeopathic Treatment?

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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Can Lipomas Cause Neurological Symptoms?

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

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Can I Combine Lipoma Removal Via Liposuction with Cosmetic Lipo?

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...

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Lipoma Removal from Face - Risk of Facial Nerve Damage?

No pictures at present

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Should Lipoma in the Psoas Muscle Be Removed?

During a routine scan before prostate surgery, a tumor showed up in my husband's right psoas muscle which could be a lipoma or a liposarcoma. He is...

Keloid Scar from Lipoma Removal on Keloid-prone Skin?

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

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Too Expensive Lipoma Removal Quote?

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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Lipoma Misdiagnosis?

I have a tumor and I was told it is Lipoma. That was 3 years ago. It has grown 3 inches or so give or take an inch. Now I am wondering if I was...

Best Way to Remove Multiple Lipomas?

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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Why Did my Lipoma Shrink?

I had a lipoma about the size of a lemon on my hip for several years. It was never biopsied but several doctors assured me it was nothing more than a...

Recovery Period for Lipoma Removal on Leg?

I have 5 of them on the same leg. They are very painful, and at times I can hardly walk. I am supposed to have surgery in 3 weeks. What is the...

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

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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I Have Episacral Lipomas. Very Painful! Injections Dont Work! What Are my Options?

These are compressing my nerves. Which cause burning sensations depending on where they move to. What are my removal options? Recovery time, and is...

Chances of Getting Liposarcoma from Lipomas?

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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Should I Have Thigh Lipoma Removed?

I have had investigations as my thigh muscle has become quite big. I had an ultrasound done today, and the woman said it looked like I had lipomas...

Lipoma on Leg - Removal Recovery and Process

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

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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How Much to Remove a Lipoma About 3 Inch Diameter?

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

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Lipoma Surgery in my Foot

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

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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Options for Lipoma Removal on Keloid-prone Skin?

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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I Suspect Lipoma in my Tummy Area

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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Is There Anyway to Prevent Recurring Lipomas?

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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Is There a Non-surgical Way to Remove Lipomas?

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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Will Lipoma Removal Require Hospitalization?

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

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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Are Multiple Lipomas a Symptom of Cancer?

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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Greenville Lipoma Removal Doctor Recommendations

My brother is 35 and weighs about 500 lbs. and has a bad case of lipoma on both of his thighs. He's really in a depressing mood. Can anybody recommend...

Oral Medication for Lipomas?

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

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Large Lipoma on Upper Arm - What Kind of Doctor?

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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How to Treat Forehead Lipoma on Infant?

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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Lipoma on Nape of Neck

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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Can a Lipoma Result in my Leg Being Sore?

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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Lipoma - Should I Get a Biopsy?

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

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

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How Long Does It Take for a Lipoma to Grow?

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

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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Is Biopsy Standard for a Lipoma?

There's a grape-size lump at about 10:00 halfway up my lower leg. My leg aches frequently, but the lump is non-painful, soft, doesn't move but the...

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

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

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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Are Lipomas Supposed to Hurt?

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

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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MRI or CT Scan for Lipoma on my Forehead

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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Hundreds of Painful Lipomas With Dercum's Disease: Non-Surgical Ways to Remove Them?

My Wife's lipomas tend to attach and wrap around nerve clusters, which is typical of Dercum's. The Disease is very rare, & she also has...

Can a Scalp Lipoma Extend Beyond Fascia?

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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My Lipomas Are Deep and Painful/leg Tingling Sensation

Could This Be from Lipomas ...on left side next to L2 painful to the touch and cause left sided pain- recently i went to chiroprator and he did a...

Possible to Cut out Few Lipomas and Liposuction the Rest?

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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Lipoma Removal Options

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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Lipoma Removal on Left Rib - What to Expect?

I have a medium-large sized lipoma on my left rib at medium height. I want to know what to expect from surgery, recovery, and because of the ribs are...

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

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

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

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 Type of Doctor Should I Consult About Lipoma Removal?

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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My Son Has a HUGE Lipoma Along His Lumbar Region and a Neurosurgeon Won't Remove It

My son has complex special needs (25 different diagnoses) and we went to the neurologist in the first place because my son didn't seem to be...

How to Avoid Pain After Lipoma Removal?

I have lipoma promixal to right knee. My plastic surgeon is going to do the the surgical removal in a few weeks. It went from the size of a quarter to...

Lipoma Removal Cost and Will Anthem Cover the Expense?

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

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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Could a Large Lipoma Be Removed From Over My Spine?

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 Lipomas Directly over the Si Joint Cause Extreme Back Pain?

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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Chances of Cancer Recurrence from Lipoma?

I have multiple Lipomas in my back I have had them for years only lately they seem to be larger and more annoying. I saw a surgeon who will remove the...

Lipoma on Head, No Insurance. What Should I Do?

I got hit with a metal pipe a few years back well the knot never went away a year ago the knot smelled foul so i got someone to look at it and they...

Are There Any Current Research Efforts for Lipomas?

49 year old male. Too many lipomas to count. First lipoma noticed as junior in college. Have had many removed. Now just living with them. What is the...

Normal to Have Lipoma Growth in Area Where Seroma Was Drained?

I recently had a very large tumor removed from my thigh, and developed a seroma/abcess a couple of months later which was drained. Would it be normal...

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

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

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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Will Going to Workout in Gym Reduce Multiple Lipomas?

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

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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Hemangioma + Lipoma

I have had a large hemangioma (dark red and flat)on my right hip. It has has basically remained the same since birth. After a fall, I developed a...

Large Lipoma in Tricep Muscle

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

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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What Do You Recommend if the Lipoma is Considered Inoperable?

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 I Have a Lipoma Removed at the Emergencey Room?

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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Remove Neck Lipoma or Not

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

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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Recommendations for Surgeon in Miami Area for Lipoma Removal

I am looking for a plastic surgeon in the Miami area to remove a lipoma located on the left outer thigh area close to the hip. I am worried about the...

How to Treat Lipoma on an Infant?

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 Removal for Patient with Sensitive Brachial Plexus?

I have big sized Lipomas in both armpits. What are treatment options? Having sensitive brachial plexus area, I need some clarification about surgery...

How To Know If Lypoma Is Dangerous?

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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6 Year Old Daughter w/ 2 Lipomas

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 ?

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

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Will a GP Be Able to Diagnose a Lipoma or Do I Need to Go for an Ultrasound?

I have about 3-4 lumps by my belly button, my GP said they were lipomas, do i need an ultrasound to check, also should i have them removed or just...

Lipoma on Right Lower Back Ribs. Do I Need to Get it Removed?

I Have a Lipoma at Right Lower Backribs Cricketball Size.necessary to Remove It? i am not suffering from b.p& diabetic mellitus.not loosing weight...

How to Diagnose Lipoma?

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Do Lipomas Interfere with Nerves ?

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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Can a Doctor Confirm a Lipoma by Just Touch?

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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Doctor Recommendations for Lipoma Removal in Temecula or Riverside, CA?

I have had this lipoma for nearly seven years. A removal attempt was made by a dermatologist in 2007, but was unsuccessful due to size and depth. I...

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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