Roughly 2 years ago I got checked out and they told me that I had a lipoma on top of my lower left ribs and I was causing me pain so I had it removed but they barely got half of it out and now it's bigger than what it was before and it's starting to hurt again should I go see a different doctor maybe I'm not sure what to do at this point.
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Answer: It is recommended to get lipomas removed to avoid further growth
From what you described, I would perform your surgery as an out-patient. It's possible you would benefit from a drain, or tiny tube to drain liquid from the wound site, which would be removed approximately 1 to 7 days later. Depending on how physical your job as a teacher is, I would think you...
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....
