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What is the maximum lipoma size for in-office removal?

stovemanJun 30, 2017
Lipoma at base of neck/shoulder area, approx 9cm x 11cm. Can this be safely removed in office or does this require general anesthesia in hospital? Thank you.

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Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
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Nelson Castillo, MD

Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry to hear of your lipoma symptoms. I would see an ASPS board certified plastic surgeon in consultation to discuss your concerns.  Depending on the size they may be able to remove the mass in their office or at least work with you to establish a p...

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Every surgeon has their own postoperative regimen. Follow your surgeons recs. I would use Plato's Scar Serum on the scar thereafter. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles

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Functionally limiting lipomas should be addressed early to avoid longterm nerve damage. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles

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Nelson Castillo, MD

Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry to hear of your recovery difficulties.  Though impossible to offer definite advice without an in-person examination it sounds as if you have developed an infection at your operative site.  I would recommend contacting your surgeon's office imm...

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Preaxillary fat may represent breast tissue in women. I would reexamine the area to see if these are indeed lipomas. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian#Realself100 Surgeon

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There are many histologic variants of lipomas. Depending on the subtype, there may be a risk of cancerous spread. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian#Realself100 Surgeon

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