thigh above my knee are very painful. I get burning pain and numbness in the area. Should I see a physician and get them all removed at once under a general anesthesia?
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Lipoma removal with liposuction is a very effective procedure. Using very small incisions the lipomas can be aspirated with small cannulas leaving a small and usually imperceptible scar. There is only a slightly higher risk of recurrence than traditional removal. Your...
Lipomas can be any size and in any location on the body. Since they are basically a benign lump of fat, the removal of lipomas is usually a cosmetic issue. If the lipoma impedes your ability to perform certain functions then you might want to remove them rather than leave them alone...
Lipomas are benign fatty tumors that occur under the skin and less commonly within the muscle. They are associated with mild discomfort and a lump underneath the skin. It is always best to talk to an expert plastic surgeon to determine whether the lipoma is possibly a cyst or a tumor or hernia....