The lipoma was removed 10 yrs ago and a few later it began to grow back. It is the same size as before. It is about the size of golf ball or larger and it is near or on my left shoulder blade. It is noticeable.
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January 26, 2016
Answer: A lipoma that was removed grew back in the same spot. Why did it grow back? What can I do? How can I stop it from growing back?
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....
Thank you for your question.The incision need not be as large as the lipoma as they can 'pop out" of smaller diameter incisions during expert surgical exxcision with great cosmetic outcomes.You can certainly join a gym and exercise if it is not symptomatic.I recommend that you have the lipoma on...
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....
