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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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.

Robert M. Lowen, MD · Answer

Never heard of this. If the lipoma is subcutaneous and is pressing on a nerve, it can be removed. It is not actually in the nerve or part of the nerve fiber. There are Schwannomsas that do involve the nerve itself. Sounds like this is not that. So going to a good plastic surgeon, hand surgeon, should allow removal without hurting the nerve. You did refer to your liver, so if this is actually an intraabdominal lipoma, it is a different story, but if so I can't think of what nerve you believe is involved. Most of these lipomas are on the extemities and may put pressure on a cutaneous sensory nerve.

Karthik Ram, MRCS, DNB · Answer

sorry to hear this issue . i never heard about blood thinner for lipoma cure. few lipoma forums discuss lipid lowering agents for lipoma treatments , but we need to wait for strong scientific evidence. only we left with surgical options .

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and I am sorry to hear of the issues your lipomas appear to be causing. Unfortunately only surgery is a permanent solution when attempting lipoma removals.  Less invasive methods will most likely leave tissue behind that can recur.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.Never heard of lipomas 'dissolving' on blood thinners.Dr Karamanoukian#RealSelf100

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

The only way to permanently remove lipomas is with surgery.  See a board certified surgeon for an exam.

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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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Answer: Can blood thinners be used to get rid of lipomas ? NO NO NO

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