Right Flank Lipoma Recovery Time?

Hello! Thank you for your question! Numbness after any surgical procedure is expected for several weeks to months following. As the nerves to the area are traumatized and will then experience a temporary neuropraxia, a transient loss of nerve conduction. This usually resolves over the...

  It is hard to make constructive comments without seeing photos.  I certainly agree with Dr. Barnett that the cyst may have returned.  It does sound like your doctor is trying to help you.  But I sense your frustration and agree that you should seek out another opinion...

As the policy holder I would argue this one. I remove lipomas a lot and insurance companies pay for their removal. I would also suggest seeing a good surgeon for consultation and have their office's Insurance coordinator attempt authorization. Good Luck!

Forehead lipomas are often beneath the frontalis muscle. This means that during the lipoma removal the muscles may have been cut and weakened to expose the muscle. This depends on the approach the surgeon took. You should contact the doctor that perofmred the procedure to discuss your concerns....

While technically possible to do in the clinic procedure room setting, the physician may ascertain that the lesion cannot be removed without significant discomfort. In addition, some otolarynogologist may not have the room setup to do it in their office and may have no choice but to go to the...

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....