Lipoma Removal: Q&A
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Are There Any Natural Remedies to Remove Lipomas?
I have a 5cm lipoma on the right back side of my body. Are there any natural treatments to remove lipomas?
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sultry
in texas
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Surgical excision or liposuction
A lipoma is a benign tumor of the fat cells. There are two approved treatments: Surgical excision or lipousction. The later will not yield a pathological diagnosis because the cells are destroyed from the liposuction process. I would hignly recommend an excision. It is simple, straight forward and the standard of care. When it comes to creams or pills used to dissolve lipomas i think it is even sad to find products like this that people can buy. Best of luck!
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