Would I Get Surgery the Same Day As My Consultation For A Lipoma?

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....

By removing the lipoma a space was created where the lipoma was. This some times fills with fluid, a seroma, after the third aspiration and if the fluid accumolation continues one may need to reopen the incision and reove the inflamatory capsule, put a drain or suture (Quilting sutures) of the...

Swelling four days after lipoma removal is likely a fluid collection. This could either be blood or tissue fluid. If it's truly the size of a golf ball, this should be drained to speed the recovery process and prevent potential infection.Stephen Weber MD, FACS

It is common to have discomfort post surgery and this should dissipate daily. The position of the lipoma removal is also in an area where you are lying on while sleeping etc and may be aggravated. If the pain continues on I would suggest seeing your surgeon for a follow up and proper diagnosis....

Developing bruising of the eyelid after lipoma excision is not uncommon. This can be a collection of blood which drained down along the subcuateous tissues. It likely will resolve without treatment over the next few weeks.

Most  lipomas that are superficial can be diagnosed by touch. Occasionally a more expensive test like a cat-scan may be necessary. I would recommend you seek a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon by the American Board of plastic surgery who has extensive experience in lipoma ...