1.5" Diameter Lipoma Center Forehead.
Dermatologist sent me to Plastic Surgeon who says I need to have head shaved and an insertion made in hairline to remove lipoma. Another Dermatologist told me to have the tissue liposuctioned. Thanks. Dan
March 2, 2018
Answer: Lipotoma Hello,Lipoma removal on the scalp can be removed and is not dangerous if it is in fact a lipoma. Rare cases of fatty tumors have been described. Most often it is removed under local anesthesia comfortably and best to have a lipoma removed with a minimal incision.
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March 2, 2018
Answer: Lipotoma Hello,Lipoma removal on the scalp can be removed and is not dangerous if it is in fact a lipoma. Rare cases of fatty tumors have been described. Most often it is removed under local anesthesia comfortably and best to have a lipoma removed with a minimal incision.
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October 20, 2018
Answer: Lipoma of Forehead From your single posted photo this does appear to be a forehead lipoma. I always recommend sending any removed specimen to a dermatopathologist to obtain a precise diagnosis. I would not recommend liposuction to remove this growth. Though an endoscopic approach from the scalp could be considered this would not be my first choice. I have removed many of these with a careful incision placed in a natural forehead crease directly over the lipoma. Patients typically heal with a small scar which fades with time and they are thrilled with the removal of the large lump that was previously there. You may always have a small depression or contour irregularity after the lump is removed, especially when it is as large as yours. But I believe you should be able to have a very nice result with traditional surgical removal of that lipoma.
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October 20, 2018
Answer: Lipoma of Forehead From your single posted photo this does appear to be a forehead lipoma. I always recommend sending any removed specimen to a dermatopathologist to obtain a precise diagnosis. I would not recommend liposuction to remove this growth. Though an endoscopic approach from the scalp could be considered this would not be my first choice. I have removed many of these with a careful incision placed in a natural forehead crease directly over the lipoma. Patients typically heal with a small scar which fades with time and they are thrilled with the removal of the large lump that was previously there. You may always have a small depression or contour irregularity after the lump is removed, especially when it is as large as yours. But I believe you should be able to have a very nice result with traditional surgical removal of that lipoma.
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