I have a lipoma on my Lt hip, near the iliac creast, I have had it around 3 yrs, it has increase in size, it approx 5 cm x 3 cm. It has started giving me a huge amount of pain in the hip /buttocks and surrounding areas. It sometimes causes me to not be able to put weight on my Lt leg for several minutes. So I think the nerves must be involved?
Answers (3)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
MOST RECENT
May 8, 2023
Answer: If removed correctly, the lipoma removal should not cause any harm to nerves
I generally recommend at least 2 weeks from any general exercises of the triceps and four weeks before weight lifting. Hope this helps!
Johnson C. Lee, MD
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
Hi, thanks for your question. Unfortunately, exercise won't help you get rid of your lipoma. A lipoma is a collection of fat cells under your skin that overgrow and create a bump. They are usually harmless, but if yours is causing you discomfort or you don't like the look of it, I would...
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....
