Who Should Remove my Lipoma?

March 28, 2009
Asked By:enaj in grand rapids, MI. USA

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? I'm not afraid of pain or of a scar, I'm only afraid about the anesthesia. Any comments? I've had this for about 3 or 4 years and I'm a 51 y.o. mother of 6 and I'd really like it off of my shoulder.

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Answer: Choose a plastic surgeon to remove your lipoma

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May 18, 2010

Answer: See a plastic surgeon for your lipoma

May 18, 2010

Answer: See a plastic surgeon for your lipoma

May 10, 2009

Answer: Depends upon what you want afterwards

May 10, 2009

Answer: Depends upon what you want afterwards