In this case, I would get an MRI to confirm the presence or not of a lipoma. Their signature on MRI is pretty diagnostic. Once confirmed, re-operation would be reasonable. You might then have your original or another board-certified plastic surgeon re-operate. For reasons other surgeons have l...
Every surgery has its risks but this location is no riskier than any other spot in the head and neck. You will however have a rather large divot if it is 13cm. That is a sizable one.
At the same time if this is confirmed a lipoma by needle biopsy or imaging it is unlikely to cause you any...
Thank you for sharing your question and photographs and I am sorry to hear of your recovery issues. Depending on the timing of surgery it is best to first drain any seromas that may be existing and confirm this through ultrasound. If your recovery has otherwise been unremarkable, and this pa...
