I had a lipoma removed and my head is still very sensitive to touch. What could be happening?

This may represent ancillary breast tissue and can be treated with Hidef liposuction. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian#Realself100 Surgeon

Thank you for sharing your question.  In most cases patients who have an uncomplicated recovery will be able to submerge their incisions, and swim, 4 weeks after surgery.  Talk to your surgeon about your concerns, they can offer you the best advice. 

You may have a risk of seroma reaccumulation based on activity level. I would defer to your surgeon's judgement.Best, Dr. Karamanoukian#Realself100 Surgeon

Thank you for sharing your question and photograph and I am sorry to hear of your recovery difficulties.  You are right that after 6 weeks you should not be experiencing significant discomfort and I would return to your surgeon for an in-person evaluation.  I do not see any signs of inf...

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....

Lipoma recovery is minimal in most cases. I typically use a small incision lipoma removal that minimizes soft tissue trauma. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian#Realself100 Surgeon