My father has a scalp lipoma on the right side of his scalp. We had it was diagnosed through biopsy a year ago. It didn't bother him before so the doctors opted to just leave it be seeing as it is benign. But now, the lipoma has grown bigger (at least 3 inches in diameter), and he started to have neck discomfort. He is already 69 years old and is hypertensive. I was just wondering if what would be a better option. Should we leave the lipoma alone or should we have it removed?
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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....
This needs an in person evaluation to see if it is restricted the fatty areas of the skin or if it is penetrating deeper. I suggest seeing a cosmetic surgeon for a full evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer.
Yes. Contact your surgeon ASAP.Hopefully you don't have any more systemic signs - such as fever, chills, sweats, etc. Bruising and swelling are common after many surgical procedures but it's often a question of degree - how much, is it increasing, is there an implant (even minor...
