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Scar Removal After Surgical Lipoma Removal?

My lipoma was surgically removed recently by a surgeon in the hospital it has left me with large incision that was stitched with 12 stitches. I will...

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Scarring from Lipoma Removal?

I had Lipoma removal done surgically. The incision was stapled not sutured. What can be used to help the scarring?

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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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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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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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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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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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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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How Will My Scar Look After Cyst Removal?

I have a small cyst on the back of my upper arm. If I was to get it removed, the doctor told me that they will use the punch hole technique. I was...

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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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