I have a chest wall lipoma under the chest muscle and is infiltrating rib 1/2 plus touching the pleura. Should I have it removed ? Pros and cons ? Thank you.
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This is a buffalo hump and needs liposuction for removal (based on the photos). this isnt covered by insurance but is quite easy to improve. see an expert.
You need a formal evaluation by an expert in body shaping and contouring to determine what is best. Traditional liposuction awake and ...
Lipomas are benign fatty tumors that occur under the skin and less commonly within the muscle. They are associated with mild discomfort and a lump underneath the skin. It is always best to talk to an expert plastic surgeon to determine whether the lipoma is possibly a cyst or a tumor or hernia....
Lipomas are benign fatty tumors that occur under the skin and less commonly within the muscle. They are associated with mild discomfort and a lump underneath the skin. It is always best to talk to an expert plastic surgeon to determine whether the lipoma is possibly a cyst or a tumor or hernia....
