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Scarring from Removal of 3cm Lipoma?
asked 2 years ago by VA 23 in home
Latest answer by Samir Shureih, MD
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Tags: forehead, lipoma, scar
I have a 3cm Lipoma on left area of my forehehead. What are the results of having it removed? How big would the scar be from surgery, if I have it removed?
2 answers to Scarring from Removal of 3cm Lipoma?
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Forehead lipoma
Dr. Rand gave you all the options.
In my experience, most of these lipomas are submuscular.
Direct excision with scar near the hailine or on top of the lipoma is the most direct way, with minimal risk.
Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Scars from forehead lipoma removal
The scar from removing a forehead lipoma should be acceptable if done by a plastic surgeon. Either an incision going horizontally directly over the lipoma in a forehead wrinkle, or an incision along the hairline, or even an endoscopic approach from behind the hairline can be employed with a nice outcome. It depends on where the lipoma is located which would be best.
