Would it be alright to undergo lipoma removal if you’re lymph nodes are swollen?

You have multiple lipomas. People often forgo removal and they keep getting larger and new ones arrive, because they don't want bad scars. These can be removed, carefully with 3/8" incisions in line with the forearm nerves by a board-certified plastic surgeon. We are trained in extremity and...

Lipomas should not be painful. I would suggest you get an MRI to better characterize the nature of the lump and see if is consistent with a benign lipoma, or something else. Depending on the findings, you may need a FNA, fine needle aspirate. If benign, a general or plastic surgeon could...

If you can feel it as a soft moveable lump, it is probably subcutaneous. If in doubt, an ultrasound could determine if is sub-fascial or intramuscular, and only becomes visible with tightening your calf muscles. In either case it can be removed surgically. An MRI will confirm it looks benign...

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....

Asccording to GARD, the Genetic and Rare Disease Information Center: Familial multiple lipomatosis (FML) is a rare condition that is characterized by multiple lipomas on the trunk and extremities. As the name suggests, FML is diagnosed when multiple lipomatosis occurs in more than one family...

Thank you for sharing your experience and concerns. Lipomas located near sensitive areas such as the lower back, especially in proximity to a herniated L4/L5 disc, can indeed present unique challenges both during and after surgery. Here are some key points to consider: Healing...