Recurrent intramuscular lipoma in the trapezius muscle, about the size of the first lipoma; 6cm + by 2.6 cm by 1.

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The lipoma is a deep intramuscuar lipoma, about the same size as the first lipoma. It is located superior and posterior to the first lipoma, almost right in back of the first lipoma. How long do you think my rest faze will be, since the muscle will have to be dealt with this time? I am 85 years old and in good health. The sarcoma/orthopedic/surgeon will use excision like he did with the first lipoma.

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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George Bitar, MD · Answer

Your surgeon should be able to provide very specific instructions, but I suspect the recovery process will be very reminiscent of your previous procedure.  The fact that the lipoma needs to be removed from within the muscle may add a bit of soreness, but it would be uncommon to impose a "rest faze" of more than just a few days.  Even if you are instructed to avoid strenuous activity, know that it is important that you are up and ambulating at least several times each day.  Best of luck with your upcoming procedure.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and best wishes on your upcoming procedure.  In general an intramuscular lipoma can be safely removed with little overall pain or discomfort except for occasional cramping or tightness while recovering.  This improves as your healing progresses.  Talk to your surgeon as they know the full details of your procedure.  Hope this helps.

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