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.
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May 25, 2023
Answer: To ensure recurrence does not occur, the doctor must ensure to remove all parts of the lipoma
Multiple small lipomas can typically be surgically removed under local anesthesia with a resultant small scar over each. Unfortunately, there are not any nonsurgical methods that are well-tested and effective at removing them.
Ziyad Hammoudeh, MD
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....
Thank you for sharing your question. I would recommend conservative treatment first with silicone scar creams and silicone sheets to help flatten and soften the hypertrophic scar. As this point steroid injections into the scar may prove useful to help prevent worsening. Speak to your sur...
