I have a lipoma on my inner thigh close to my vagina. Will I need crutches after having it removed?

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

Hi, thanks for your question. No, you should not need crutches after your lipoma removal even if it is in a tricky area. Lipomas are a collection of fat cells that grow and sit just under the skin. If your lipoma hasn't grown too large already, the removal should be quite simple, and once fully removed it should not grow back in the same area. That said, I highly recommend that you book an in person consultation with a dermatologist or board certified plastic surgeon in order to assess your lipoma and whether surgical removal is recommended.

Thank you for sharing your question.  In most cases you would not require crutches after surgery.  Hope this helps.

Hi! Great question. It is unlikely that you will need crutches. You may have some discomfort and swelling in the area after the procedure, but it should not at all effect your walking. Make sure to follow your surgeons postoperative instructions & reach out to them if you do have any concerns. Best of luck!! 

Dr. Kandace Kichler