Several years ago I was told that the bumps on my body are lipomas and to leave them alone. My parents did not want to spend the money to remove them. I am now in my late 20's and have over 40 on my arms, legs, and abdomen. I don't need all of them removed but there are a handful that is causing pain and numbness in my arm. I need to know what type of doctor i should see to get these removed with insurance help and as little cost to me. At this point I am desperate....
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Answer: An experienced plastic surgeon will give you the best results, recommenced scheduling a consultation
Thank you for sharing your question. I would recommend conservative treatment first with silicone scar creams and silicone sheets to help flatten and soften the hypertrophic scar. As this point steroid injections into the scar may prove useful to help prevent worsening. Speak to your sur...
When lipomas are removed there is a void--an empty space that should be filled. A plastic surgeon utilizes techniques like "undermining" and "multilayered suturing" in order to pull the deeper layers over the bare bone and fill in the deficit. Usually these techniques fill the hole...
Large lipoma removal of the lower back is prone to seroma formation.It is obvious that your Dr has tried to protect you suggesting a small drainage the time of wound closure.Seroma formation and spontaneous drainage from the wound is not a serious complication but it will forced you to go back...
