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I gained 10kg after i got my lipoma removed from my upper inner thigh - scar tissue concern.

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JazialomaniApr 4, 2017
Can the weightgain put pressure on the scar tissue? Because after the weight gain i noticed that when my thigh moves and giggles it would feel very uncomfortable and i would get a pinched sensations along my thigh. Would the weight gain be the cause of this?

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Nelson Castillo, MD

Thank you for sharing your question.  Unfortunately it is difficult without an in-person examination to determine what may be taking place as this may be scar tissue from your original surgery causing the discomfort.  I would continue to work with your physicians to try various noninvasive tre...

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Michael I. Echavez, MD

I would say in most cases, aspiration of the fluid with a syringe and needle would eventually resolve the fluid collection you have after removal of your lipoma.  This aspiration may need to be repeated and a compression bandage would be helpful if possible.  Your surgeon should be able to p...

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

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....

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

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....

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