Angiolipomas: Can having so many and having them removed affect me physically? Or cause other issue in the future?

In addition to the very large size of your lipoma, the location over the shoulder joint will certainly add to the pain and discomfort you have after surgery.  Since you are a dental assistant, you day is likely pretty active, and shoulder motion will continue to agitate the wound....

When a seroma does not resolve with aspiration, and gets infected, a drain needs to be inserted and the infection treated with antibiotics as a general principle. Also, if the seroma has become an abscess, it should be opened, drained and left open while the infection is treated.You should ...

Hi Heatherwitchey31, thanks for your question! A lipoma can be removed under local or general anesthesia depending on the depth, size, and location of the mass.  After care for a lipoma removal usually includes keeping the incision clean and dry for 48 hours, followed by gentle washing of the w...