I had a lipoma removed by a plastic surgeon about 4 years ago. Now, I have a significant dent where it was removed. I am very self conscious about it. I can't keep bangs to cover it because of the way my hair grows. :( what are my options? Cost is an issue.
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Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry to hear of your forehead hematoma. If it has now liqueified your surgeon can insert a needle to draw off the fluid hopefully allowing the swelling to resolve and your healing to finish. See your surgeon for an in-person examination, they can...
Feel free to run at the gym without worrying about the effect on lipomas. No one knows exactly what causes lipomas (fatty tumors under the skin) but they are very common. Some people have multiple -10 or 100 or more, which can run in families and therefore likely related to a genetic...
Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry to hear of your hematoma issues after lipoma removal. Though distressing, if the hematoma is small, your body will gradually break down the blood and absorb it in the first 2 weeks after surgery. As it has been several days since surgery, I ...