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What Are my Options for Deep Tissue Lipoma Removal? Is It Possible That the Lump is Something I Should Be More Concerned About?

imafreebitSep 8, 2013
In February I noticed a lump underneath my left breast on my rib cage. I went to the doctor and he sent me for an ultrasound and diagnosed it as a lipoma. Because of the location there is pain and tenderness so I was referred to a Cosmetic Surgeon. I went in for Surgery in April under local anesthetic. After cutting me open the surgeon could not find the lipoma and said it was too deep and he could not remove it under local anesthetic. Now, it is more painful and I would still like to remove it.

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

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....

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

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....

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Stephen Weber MD, FACS

No. Lipomas are a collection of abnormally growing fat tissue (not a cancer in all but very rare cases). No salves will eliminate them. The only permanent fix is for a surgeon to create a small incision and remove the lump entirely. I hope this information is helpful.

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