What Kind of Doctor to See to Have a Large Lipoma Removed?

How risky it is to remove an intramuscular lipoma depends on how big it is and if it's surrounding nerves, blood vessels, tendons, or ligaments. An MRI can help with this. You may need a surgeon who specializes in surgery of the upper extremity (orthopedic or plastic surgeons can both have this...

As mentioned by a previous doctor lipomas typically come out in continuity, suctioning them may break them up and increase the chance of recurrence. The other potential issue is separating what is cosmetic and reconstructive if you have this done in the hospital. Your insurance will probably...

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....