The lipoma did not grow out but it grew into my tissue, what might be causing this. I do not have hematoma signs or blood clot signs. It feels like a sport injury like a pulled/torn muscle. The lipoma hurt to touch originally, could this be nerve damage?
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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....
Based on your description and photo, you appear to be having normal healing. The "knot" is most likely related to the sutures closing the wound and/or swelling around the operative site. You would need to have your surgeon assess you to understand this fully.If your symptoms progress, and/or y...
It's hard to say for sure since a lot depends on how large it is, and how deep it is. You'll need to speak to your own surgeon for a full and complete discussion of this.And it also depends what kind of work you do. Physical work takes longer to return to than a desk job (depending, of c...
