Is it possible to remove or reduce lipoma without surgery?

Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry to hear of your pain.  I would see your surgeon for an in-person examination to assess whether continued scar tissue is causing your discomfort or if you have a recurrence.  Hope this helps.

Thank you for sharing your question. I would consult with an orthopedic surgeon at UPMC to discuss the best surgical option.  A small window could be made into the bone in order to remove the lipoma if they feel this is the cause of your hip pain. Hope this helps.

Thank you for sharing your question. Though the lipoma can be removed with an office procedure and travel within 10 days would be fine, further investigation into your legs would need to be done before making recommendations.  Namely your deep vein system needs to be assured of working before a...

Hi there and thanks for your question! Lipomas are benign soft-tissue tumors that usually grow over time.  Lipomas do not need to be removed, however if they begin to bother you aesthetically or become too large/painful, I would recommend removal by an experienced dermatologist or surgeon.  I s...

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....