I'm having surgery on a lipoma above my knee on the left leg, will I need crutches?

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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. We would have to remove the lipoma to be sure that it is not something else and we usually do this by sending it to a pathologist for evaluation. If a lipoma is painful, then an exam is needed to make sure it is not compressing on a nerve or whether the diagnosis is different. Aftercare for a lipoma includes gentle compression and Plato’s Scar Serum twice daily on the wound.

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Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

I have never know of an instance where crutches were needed after removal of a lipoma above the knee, but I would discuss your recovery with your particular surgeon.  Your surgeon will have the most information about you are your procedure, so will be able to give you the best advice.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Stephynut,
every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients, but most likely you won't need crutches. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  Although unlikely to need crutches, I would clear this with your surgeon as they would know the details of your anticipated surgery.  Hope this helps.

I'm having surgery on a lipoma above my knee on the left leg, will I need crutches?

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