i would like to know if i should have lipoma located in the muscle of my arm removed it hurt off and on and my surgeron says since were it is located i would have to have surgery i am very afraid to have this done could you please help.is their any other way or procedure that can be done?
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As mentioned by a previous doctor lipomas typically come out in continuity, suctioning them may break them up and increase the chance of recurrence. The other potential issue is separating what is cosmetic and reconstructive if you have this done in the hospital. Your insurance will probably...
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....
I actually don't recommend anyone travel a week after a procedure. There are to many variables to control. Wound complications such as separation or drainage frequently occur. These days it is more common for a patient to come from the community with a Staph infection as well.