Pain 6 months out from Lipoma Removal surgery.

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I had a lipoma removed in July from the bottom of my left buttock. They thought it to be small because they could only see the top, but turned out to be the size of a large grapefruit. My wound opened and I had about 6-7 weeks healing time. Everything was good, but now I'm starting to feel pain when sitting like before, feels like I'm sitting on a rock. I can't feel any lump though like before, should I be concerned?

Lawrence Kass, MD · Answer

Considering the size and location of your lipoma, and that the incision opened, I don't think you should be that worried about the discomfort that you are experiencing.  I think that things will improve with additional time and patience.  Good luck with your recovery.

Bram Kaufman, MD · Answer

Sorry to hear about your discomfort.  I don't think you should be too concerned. At this stage post operatively, your scars are likely to be maturing and contracting. Over time, the scars inside and out tend to soften but this can take up to a year or two. Additional treatments include scar massage, steroid injections and rarely revision surgery. Your surgeon can tell by exam if there is anything to be worried about but that is unlikely.good luck

Alan M. Engler, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

I'm sorry for the symptoms you're having but, in view of how large it was, it's not that surprising.While lipomas themselves are, by definition, benign (not cancer), they can still be troublesome and associated with many symptoms.  That's one reason that patients are often advised to have them removed when small.  The larger the lipoma the greater the extent of the surgery required to remove them, and, by association, the greater the symptoms and the more prolonged the recovery.For a grapefruit sized mass within your buttocks I'm not at all surprised by the symptoms you describe.  You should remain in contact with your PS and see other physicians in consult (pain, physiatrist).  It should eventually get better on its own but, honestly, having to sit on a mass of scar tissue is, understandably, uncomfortable.I hope that this helps and good luck,Dr. Alan EnglerMember of RealSelf100

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