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There are different types of local anesthetics used for lipoma removal. The numbness from longterm anesthetic should wear off within 24 hours at the most. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian#Realself100 Surgeon
Thank you for sharing your question and congratulations on your lipoma removals. Each patient recovers differently but in most cases it takes a day or two to fully wear off general anesthesia. Hope this helps.
Lipomas can occur after tissue trauma. Surgical removal is relatively simple if performed early in its development. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianRealself100 Surgeon
Lymph nodes are reactive and may enlarge in response to an infection, injury or more serious issue such as cancer. It is doubtful that a longstanding lipoma would cause enlargement of a lymph node unless it was infected or recently injured (scratched for example). I recommend you get both lumps...
It's pretty common to have sensations such as these after this or any other surgery. Based on your photos it looks like you're healing well and, if that's the case, these sensations should subside on their own. That process could take several weeks or even months. That being said, you sh...
