I had a lipoma on my forehead removed by a plas. surgeon about 6 weeks ago. The incision is within my hairline. The swelling has never completely gone done. It has improved dramatically, but there's still quite a bit and it's mainly along the incision. It's not painful or infected. I also do not believe it to be any gathering of fluid. I'm simply unsure why the swelling won't go down. I've used ice packs, warm compresses, taken anti-inflammatory meds, and nothing seems to be helping.
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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....
