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Scar tissue causing pain and discomfort, 6 weeks after Lipoma surgery. Is this normal?

craigyd23Jan 24, 2018
7 cm Lipoma removed 6 weeks ago. Located below my ribs and above hip. Felt great until about 2 weeks ago. Very uncomfortable especially when sitting. Surgeon says it is scar tissue. Basically said if it is still painful in a few months to come back.

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An examination of you would be helpful to try and determine what is causing the bulge you see on the back of your head after your lipoma removal.  There normally would be some swelling present for a week or so after the procedure, so it is possible your bulge will improve with more time.  It i...

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Seroma after lipoma removal is a common complication.Keep in touch with your doctor because he know better than any other one how to deal with.Drain and compression is the method of choice.So keep calm and you will see the drainage to becoming less and less during the time.

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Of course, there are risks to any surgical procedure.   But removal of lipomas, even if located in the temple, is a fairly straightforward procedure.  Although I agree that it is f you want it removed for cosmetic reasons, I would encourage you to do so.  

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