On March 22, 2017, a lipoma was removed from my left side(hip). 2 weeks later I went to see the Doctor because there was a painful lump in the same area. She drained blood and fluid, but there was no infection and she hoped it would go down. End of April, 2017 I noticed the lump had grown. Ultra sound showed there was a hematoma that would probably dissolve. Here we are, Sept. 27, 2017 and it is still here, feels larger and is painful to sit, lay, walk, do almost anything causes pain. What is next?
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October 9, 2017
Answer: Evacuation of a hematoma after lipoma removal
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....
I've had good success treating Dercum's disease with laser-assisted lipo (Smartlipo). When other options you listed fail, laser-assisted lipo is worth exploring.Good luck!