I got 2 lipoma bumps on my scalp. I'm losing hair where the bump is. Can my hair grow back if I remove the lipoma?

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....

Thank you for your question and I am sorry to hear of your pain.  With a lipoma this large, I would anticipate needing a few days to weeks off of work but this will largely depend on your job responsibilities and any opportunity of light duty work.  See a board certified plastic surgeon for an i...

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....

Thank you for your question.  I am sorry to hear of your pain, but if you had an intramuscular (in the muscle) lipoma, removal likely bruised/injured part of your bicep causing pain.  Most nerve pain is described as burning or sparky, not sharp.  I would recommend speaking to your surgeon ab...

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....