40 male with 6cm by 3cm by 2.5cm lipoma on the back right side of my head slightly growing into my neck muscle. It became infected so it was decided that it had to come out so i had the proceedure. During which the occipital nerve was severed resulting in extreme numbness on 25 percent of my scalp along with burning and shooting pain up the right side of my neck through my scalp and into my right eye. It has gotten worse over these 4 months with no end in sight. What are my options? Please help!
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Unfortunately lipoma recurrence is one of the highest risks of removal as any small piece left behind can ultimately grow back into another lipoma over time. It is important that the lesion is completely and thoroughly removed to minimize this risk. Regarding your doctor/surgeon, as with any...
Great question! First off, I think it's important to differentiate a lipoma (benign fatty growth) from anything more concerning. This can often be done clinically based on how long the spot has been present and if there are any other concerning symptoms like pain, rapid growth, drainage, etc....
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....