I have a full tattoo sleeve on my left arm. Unfortunately I have 4-5 grape sized lipomas on my forearm. Can a plastic surgeon remove them with minimal scarring?
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Lipomas can be any size and in any location on the body. Since they are basically a benign lump of fat, the removal of lipomas is usually a cosmetic issue. If the lipoma impedes your ability to perform certain functions then you might want to remove them rather than leave them alone...
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....
Ask him how big is the incision and if he can remove it through a stab wound incision using the technique in the attached video. Best wishes. Knowledge is power. Luis F. Villar MD FACS