Can lipomas removed from ankles get infected?

Lipoma removal should be very straightforward if you go to a plastic surgeon.   I remove many lipomas through very small incisions.  If you go to the wrong type of specialist, it may be more difficult for them or they may be more reluctant to operate on it.  Also some doctors make far too la...

Thank you for sharing your question and photograph.  Recovery time depends on the depth of the lipoma and whether it involves your leg muscles.  I would expect you to feel much better 1-2 weeks after surgery.  Hope this helps.

That is quite a good sized lipoma.  However, most plastic surgeons could remove this under local anesthesia without much difficulty.  Unfortunately many people go to the wrong type of doctor for something like this and they make it more difficult than it needs to be.

Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry to hear of your recovery difficulties.  After 24 hours, it would be common to feel pain and some residual numbness from surgery.  This should be evaluated by your surgeon if your pain medication is not working or if it does not improve qui...

Thank you for sharing your question and photograph.  For most patients a lipoma can be removed in an in-office setting and does not require insurance.  See a series of general or plastic surgeons in consultation, they can offer you the best advice on treatment.  Hope this helps.

No, this is not normal. I would follow up with your surgeon for an in-person examination. Best wishes.