I have a large lipoma measuring approximately 8cm x 10cm on the right side of my trunk causing no pain. My PS will only remove it under general anaesthesia. I would really like to avoid this, and from what I’ve read, most lipomas can be removed under local. I understand that there is the possibility that the entire lipoma will not be able to be removed under local, but he still refuses to go that route. Should I get a second opinion or is this generally the case with a lipoma this large?
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Answer: Depending on the size and location it can be removed using local anesthesia
That is a location where not only would you be more comfortable, but depending on the exact location there is a small nerve that traverses the area. The surgeon would appreciate a still patient to dissect out the nerve.
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....
