I had a consultation with a maxillo surgeon who did a 3D scan of my skull. My jaw is symmetrical. He told me the problem was soft tissue. However he didn't give much information about the cause of the bump on my chin. Could this be a lipoma?
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I'm sorry to hear you're experiencing these symptoms. Damage to the occipital nerve during surgery can indeed result in the type of pain and numbness you're describing, a condition known as occipital neuralgia.
Here are some potential treatment options:
1. Pain Management: Over-the-counter or...
Unfortunately lipoma recurrence is one of the highest risks of removal as any small piece left behind can ultimately grow back into another lipoma over time. It is important that the lesion is completely and thoroughly removed to minimize this risk. Regarding your doctor/surgeon, as with any...
Great question! First off, I think it's important to differentiate a lipoma (benign fatty growth) from anything more concerning. This can often be done clinically based on how long the spot has been present and if there are any other concerning symptoms like pain, rapid growth, drainage, etc....