I have been told what is in my right calf is a lipoma. The first surgeon I went to wanted to cut it out and said it would leave a large scar on my leg and did not schedule any type of imaging tests. It made me Nervous so I went to another surgeon for a second opinion and she scheduled a ct scan. She said she would not be able to help because of concerns with my veins and referred me to a vascular surgeon with whom I haven’t consulted with yet. Thank you
June 13, 2019
Answer: Lipoma Dear theresa.linton, lipoma can be diagnosed after an examination and in most cases it doesn't require imaging techniques such as CT or MRI. Also, lipoma usually doesn't cause pain. It can cause pain as it grows and creates pressure on surrounding nerves. In case this is lipoma, a board-certified plastic surgeon should be able to remove it under local anesthesia. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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June 13, 2019
Answer: Lipoma Dear theresa.linton, lipoma can be diagnosed after an examination and in most cases it doesn't require imaging techniques such as CT or MRI. Also, lipoma usually doesn't cause pain. It can cause pain as it grows and creates pressure on surrounding nerves. In case this is lipoma, a board-certified plastic surgeon should be able to remove it under local anesthesia. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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June 13, 2019
Answer: Painful lipoma in calf. What are the risks of having this removed? What causes the pain and how should it be removed? (Photo) Thank you for sharing your question and photograph. Assuming this is a lipoma it can be removed with a small in-office procedure under local anesthesia. Typically the diagnosis can be made with physical exam alone and does not require imaging. Hope this helps.
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June 13, 2019
Answer: Painful lipoma in calf. What are the risks of having this removed? What causes the pain and how should it be removed? (Photo) Thank you for sharing your question and photograph. Assuming this is a lipoma it can be removed with a small in-office procedure under local anesthesia. Typically the diagnosis can be made with physical exam alone and does not require imaging. Hope this helps.
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