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Lipoma on Forehad Recurring for 4th Time in 12 Years, What Should I Do?
asked 4 months ago by 3646anon in Deerfield Beach
Latest answer by Jennifer Lauren Crawford, MD
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Tags: forehead, nerve damage, options, reoccur
I've had it removed each time by plastic surgeon and each time I* have nerve damage to left eye which causes my eye to be a little smaller. It is back again and I'm afraid to have it removed again. Is it possible to have it removed without nerve damage to eye?
1 answer to Lipoma on Forehad Recurring for 4th Time in 12 Years, What Should I Do?
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Lipoma Recurrence
Well, I am sorry to hear that the lipoma recurred again. Usually these tumors shell out very nicely and its not typical that we leave any behind. So, the recurrence rate is about 1-2 %. Some people have experimented with steroid injection to atrophy the fat but that also entails risk to the surrounding soft tissue and potential atrophy of the skin as well. The best treatment is via surgical excision before it becomes large. But, these tumors usually grow...
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Jennifer Lauren Crawford, MD
Austin Plastic Surgeon
Austin Plastic Surgeon