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A doctor from France tell me he had 2 lipomas he got rid using blood thinners. Can blood thinners be used to get rid of lipomas.

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thomasthatguyJan 24, 2016

I have a lipoma that hurts and sets on a main nerve and my liver. Doctors don't want to try to remove it for fear of hitting one of the two. I have over thirty of them and most of them hurt. Is there a way to remove them without surgery.

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

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....

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

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....

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Thanks for your question.  As you may be aware, lipomas are benign fatty soft tissue tumors.  As they do not interfere with joints, muscles, or bone, they should have no influence on function or activity.  Enjoy the gym and good luck with your fitness regimen!

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

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....

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

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....

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Nelson Castillo, MD

Thank you for your question. Lipomas are benign fatty masses of the body that can cause both cosmetic and functional deficits as they grow.  They can impinge on nerves and become increasingly painful.  As yours has started to grow, in my opinion the best option would be to remove it...

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