Does removing the lipoma this size cause any damage to my nerves or trigger any other issues? (Photos)

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. We would have to remove the lipoma to be sure that it is not something else and we usually do this by sending it to a pathologist for evaluation. If a lipoma is painful, then an exam is needed to make sure it is not compressing on a nerve or whether the diagnosis is different. Aftercare for a lipoma includes gentle compression and Plato’s Scar Serum twice daily on the wound.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

The only way to treat lipomas is to excise or surgically remove them. Depending upon its size, local or general anesthesia can be used. Damage to nerves should not present a problem. However, you will have a small scar.

Surgical removal of a lipoma is a relatively minor procedure and should not cause any damage to nerves. In my opinion, the lipoma on your back could be removed in the office with just local anesthesia. Each surgeon will have their own preference though.