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Fascia blasting lipomas; are there any concerns with going over it with the fascia blaster?

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jess332727Nov 30, 2016

I recently purchased a and have been using it on my lipomas. I'm wondering if there are any concerns with going over it with he fascia blaster?

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Nelson Castillo, MD

Thank you for sharing your question and experience and I am sorry that this has caused you to be concerned.  There are numerous lymph nodes within the armpit, often sacrificed for diagnostic purposes in cases of breast cancer and other malignancies.  They can resemble the same tissue quality a...

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Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  Removal of your lipoma will not affect your ability to have a vaginal birth.  Most lipomas on the lower abdomen that can be seen are above the muscles of the stomach and will not impact your ability of giving birth.  Hope this helps.

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Benjamin Caughlin, MD, FACS

Every surgery has its risks but this location is no riskier than any other spot in the head and neck. You will however have a rather large divot if it is 13cm. That is a sizable one.  At the same time if this is confirmed a lipoma by needle biopsy or imaging it is unlikely to cause you any...

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Thank you for sharing your question and photographs and I am sorry to hear of your recovery issues.  Depending on the timing of surgery it is best to first drain any seromas that may be existing and confirm this through ultrasound.  If your recovery has otherwise been unremarkable, and this pa...

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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....

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