Ganglion or lipoma? (Photo)

Thank you for your post. It is best to go back and seek input from the surgeon who removed the lipoma. BestDr Karamanoukian#RealSef100 Member

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...

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....

Each insurance company has its own policies and procedures regarding what is and is not covered, so the specifics in your case will depend on your own insurance company.In general, though, growths and lesions that are symptomatic are usually "covered," assuming you can find a surgeon who accepts...

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....