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This is an atypical presentation of a lipoma, but should be removed nonetheless. I would recommend early excision from inside the mouth mucosa.
If you have a soft tumor of the lip, it is most likely a small hemangioma. I have never seen a lipoma of the lip although it is certainly possible. Either can be easily removed with surgery under local anesthesia.
Lipoma can be easily excised and if symptomatic or if there is a significant growth in short amount of time, there should be adequate medical necessity to warrant third party insurance coverage. Alternative method to remove lipoma may include tumescent liposuction. However, lipoma on lips is exceedingly rare and biopsy is definitely recommended to rule out salivary gland hypertrophy, skin cancer, etc.
I have removed many lesions from the lip (both on the lip and within the lip). It is indeed rare to have a true lipoma in this location, although it is possible. Other non-cancerous tumors can grow there. However, you should definitely have it removed so that it can be evaluated for any pathology.
I agree with the other physicians. This is unlikely to be a true lipoma, but may be another type of benign, harmless growth. Just in case, if it is persisting, and especially if it is getting in your way, have it carefully removed by a qualified ENT or facial plastic surgeon. Certain very skilled dermatologic surgeons may also be able to help you equally well.
Removing a lipoma from the inner surface of the lip should be fairly straightforward. Your surgeon will create an incision within your gum tissue and remove the lipoma and close the wound directly. The gum tissue heals extremely well and it is possible you may not even have a scar.
Although having a lipoma on the lip is possible, it is quite uncommon. If this nodule is in fact a collection of fat cells, or a lipoma, then there are 2 main ways to remove it: cut it out or remove it with suction (liposuction). Sometimes it is possible to remove such nodules by going from the inside of the mouth, thereby avoiding a visible scar on the face. Removing it with liposuction is sometimes also a great option, because small cannulas can be used, some no bigger than 1-2 millimeters, thereby leaving no big scars on the face.
While removal of a lipoma of the lips or just inside the lips is certainly possible, it is rare to have a lipoma in that location. Whatever the lump is, it is probably a good idea to have it removed so that it can be evaluated microscopically.
This is a difficult question to answer without examining you or at least seeing a photo. There could be several reasons you are having pain or see a "sac". The best follow up care you can get is to discuss this again with your plastic surgeon or the second plastic surgeon. Patients...
The absolute size of the lipomas in the axillae (armpits) is the most important determining factor for your recovery. The larger the lesions, the more likely you are to require more recovery time. Do not over-do it after surgery; allow your body enough time to heal.
Hello, Soft tissue lumps are usually benign but not always. My tendency when I see such a mass, particularly if it is growing, is to recommend that it be removed. It is simpler when these lumps are small. Often, small ones can be removed under just local (numbing) in the doctor's office. Who...