Was told this was a lipoma three years ago - suddenly overnight it is protruding from my thigh, tender. (Photos)

Evacuation of the hematoma/seroma is an option; vs. scar therapy to reduce scar and fibrosis development longterm. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian#Realself100 Surgeon

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....

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....

I've had good success treating Dercum's disease with laser-assisted lipo (Smartlipo).  When other options you listed fail, laser-assisted lipo is worth exploring.Good luck!

Horizontal scars are important when planning lipoma removal on the forehead. I would suggest a small incision approach. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianRealself100 Surgeon

Thank you for your question. Yes, this is most likely normal. You may want to send a picture to your surgeon, just to make sure - but typically, swelling travels downward. So, if you had something removed on your forehead, then the swelling will continue to travel down to your eyes and nose....