Lipoma on Forehead Extracted 2 Times from Same Spot Only to Return the Third Time?

June 13, 2012
Asked By:skoski

Four years ago I had a lipoma from my forehead extracted by a dermatologist only to come back. Two years ago, I once again had a lipoma removed by a plastic surgeon only to come back. I was told this was more complicated due to scar tissue and the lipoma involving a root. With these additional complications, and my lipoma regrowing again, will it be worth getting excised the third time or will it come back.

Answers (3)

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May 25, 2023

Answer: To ensure the lipoma does not come back, the doctor must ensure they remove all parts of the lipoma

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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May 25, 2023

Answer: To ensure the lipoma does not come back, the doctor must ensure they remove all parts of the lipoma

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 30, 2012

Answer: Forehead lipoma recurrence

June 30, 2012

Answer: Forehead lipoma recurrence

June 14, 2012

Answer: Lipoma, incidence of recurrence

June 14, 2012

Answer: Lipoma, incidence of recurrence

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