How can I get rid of limpoma?

Question

When I woke up in the night to get water and I felt back starting to itch then I felt a bumb so I went to the restroom to check in the mirror and it was a pretty big bumb along with three others but the other three are smaller

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.

Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Justin Yovino, MD, FACS · Answer

If it came up suddenly and has satellite bumps and itches then it's likely not a lipoma. You should have a consultation to determine the nature of the bump.

Afshin Farzadmehr, MD · Answer

Hi You need a consultation for evaluation.  If they are lipoma it could be around one hundred to remove.  Hope that helps

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

Once a surgeon has confirmed that the lumps are lipomas they are removed during a small in office procedure. This typically takes about 20-30 minutes and in most cases you can return to work (non-physical labor) the following day. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

How can I get rid of limpoma?

Answers (4)