Having a large (12 cm x 15 cm) lipoma removed from upper back and neck. Recovery time?

Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry to hear of your issues.  I would speak to your anticipated surgeon and ask what the chances of coverage are in Canada.  They can submit the paperwork to assess your candidacy.  Best wishes. 

This is a cyst and with my experience of being double board certified in dermatology and cosmetic surgery and treating 100s exactly just like yours over 19 years I have never needed to used anything but local numbing.  Rather simple treatment in my opinion and being...

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  In general the decision for anesthesia is best made depending on the location of the lipoma and the overall health of the patient. I have taken out lipomas in excess of 12x15cm in the office without issue.  Hope this helps.

Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry to hear of your lipoma symptoms. I would see an ASPS board certified plastic surgeon in consultation to discuss your concerns.  Depending on the size they may be able to remove the mass in their office or at least work with you to establish a p...

Thank you for sharing your question and photograph.  Unfortunately each surgeon has their own respective incision care protocol and I would reach back out to yours for advice.  They know the full details of your procedure and dressing.  Hope this helps.

Thank you for sharing your question and photograph.  The only way that the ER could diagnose that is with an MRI, and I would bet that the lipoma is within the soft tissues of your back, not compressing against your nerve roots, which are much deeper.  I would recommend seeing a hand and upper...