I will be having a decently sized ( It is about two inches in diameter) lipoma removed from my inner thigh via surgical excision. I do weight training exercises involving legs such a squats once a week. How long is it recommended to cease from doing such exercises after the surgery? Thanks for your time
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Answer: Depending on the size, downtime for small lipoma removals are usually 2-3 weeks with minimal strenuous activities
You most likely have the diagnosis of familial lipomatosis (other family members will have the same problem). Lipomatosis is believed to be a dominant trait in which multiple lipomas are present. Most are discrete, encapsulated lipomas on the trunk and extremitiesAlthough this condition is...
In general, when I do an excision with sutures (stitches), I tell my patients to take it easy for at least a week, and sometimes even a second week (depending on the location and size of the excision). It is very important to avoid intense exercise and any heavy lifting to minimize tension...