What's the Downside of Having Lipoma Removed?

To remove the lipoma you will trade off for a scar. The length of the scar depends on the technique used to remove the mass. As with any surgery, other potential complications such as bleeding, hematoma, infection, scar, possible recurrence are among the possibilities to consider when deciding whether or not to undergo elective surgery. Does the benefit outweigh the risk? If you are asymptomatic, no pain or numbness, it may not be worth it unless it is physically debilitating.... more