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Is There Any Danger of Cutting a Nerve when Doing a Lipoma Removal?
asked 1 year ago by Guest of Honor in Miami
Latest answer by Scott L. Replogle, MD
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Tags: back
I have a large lipoma on my upper back next to the spine. I am afraid a surgical removal can leave my arm paralyzed.
2 answers to Is There Any Danger of Cutting a Nerve when Doing a Lipoma Removal?
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Cutting nerves during lipoma removal
Any procedure that involves cutting can cut nerves. Fortunately the area you describe is unlikely to have significant nerves that would be at risk. A better way to deal with large lipomas is to remove (or de-bulk them) with liposuction which will not put nerves at risk just as it doesn't for body contouring liposuction.
Liposuction for large lipomas through a very small incision may not remove all the lipoma fat and is generally done to de-bulk the lipoma so it doesn't...
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Scott L. Replogle, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon
Denver Plastic Surgeon
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Lipoma removal on back will not hurt nerves that move your arm
Most lipomas on the back are not located close to the nerves that move the arms. The lipoma originates on or between some of the muscles on the back. It would be highly unlikely to injure the nerves to any of the adjacent muscles on the back. The most likely nerve problem would be a sensory nerve of the surrounding skin. If you have a qualified surgeon you should have the best chance of a good result.
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Dr. Peterson
Marcus L. Peterson, MD
Saint George Plastic Surgeon
Saint George Plastic Surgeon