What can I expect from lipoma removal surgery inside the right buttock?

Lipomas can be very painful, particularly when they’re located in the forearm due to muscular movements and proximity of sensory nerves. My recommendation is to have it removed. Most often this can be accomplished quite quickly and safely under local anesthesia. Please seek c...

Dear patient, If 20cc of blood was removed the first time it is possible that there is more blood or seroma that needs to be removed. I suggest that you go back to your surgeon and have the area examined. Sometimes there are fibrous bands or blood clots that locaulate the hematoma and don't...

Thank you for your question and post. I am unaware of any association between diet and lipomas. Hope this helps.Benjamin J. Cousins MD Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Miami/Miami Beach

Thank you for sharing your question.  Unfortunately without feeling the tissues it is difficult to offer definite advice but in general the skin will develop swelling and scar tissue during the healing process that can feel firm to the touch. I would allow your results to mature for a few mon...

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  In general surgical garments will not alter or impact the results from any surgical procedure, rather they limit the degree of postoperative swelling that can occur.  You can speak to your surgeon about a garment for your buttock to help minimize t...

It would be important to determine what is causing the mass that you see on the side of your face.  While it is possible that it could be a lipoma, it is also possible it could be something else.  You may need an imaging study and/or a needle biopsy of the mass to try and determine what it is a...