Is it normal to have swelling 6 weeks after forehead lipoma removal? (photo)

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....

I would say in most cases, aspiration of the fluid with a syringe and needle would eventually resolve the fluid collection you have after removal of your lipoma.  This aspiration may need to be repeated and a compression bandage would be helpful if possible.  Your surgeon should be able to p...

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....

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 and I am sorry to hear of your recovery difficulties.  Without photographs it is difficult to render an opinion but I would recommend seeing your surgeon for an in-person evaluation.  

Thank you for sharing your question.  Always best to clear any incision questions with your surgeon, but assuming no healing issues you should be able to use ice for swelling.  Because the back is very prone to seroma formation be sure to have your surgeon rule out this possibility.  Hope thi...