What are the chances of nerve damage from lipoma removal?

August 4, 2018
Asked By:callie29 in New York, NY

I have a 1 cm lipoma on the front of my thigh that I am thinking about getting removed but I'm worried about the complications of surgery and cutting into the skin. How deep is the incision for removing a lipoma and is there a chance I will have complications and neuropathy from a damaged nerve during the removal? Thank you!

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August 26, 2018

Answer: 1cm lipoma removal and neuropathy

August 26, 2018

Answer: 1cm lipoma removal and neuropathy

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