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Can lipoma be increasing due to protein supplement?

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Intuitive297578Aug 6, 2021

Hi doc, I need to know, having protein powder post exercise. Can be cause of lipoma increasing? I had lipoma but in small size, now i am feeling they are increasing month by month. Although i dont have any pain in lipoma lumps.

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

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Dear LK282, if you have lipoma and lose weight, it is unlikely that the size of your lipoma will change. The best solution for removal of lipoma is surgery. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you...

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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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Nelson Castillo, MD

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. Lipomas can grow to considerable size, albeit slowly and with little danger to surrounding tissues. Size can often be estimated based on an in-person examination.Hope this helps.

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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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