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Depending on what you want to "recover" to being able to do it may take 1-2 weeks or up to 4-6. Talk to your surgeon, they can offer you the best advice on restrictions based on your workload and associated activities.
Dear Rnbsn2018,it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Recovery time will depend on size and location of lipoma, type of surgery, etc. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
I generally recommend at least 2 weeks from any general exercises of the triceps and four weeks before weight lifting. Hope this helps!Johnson C. Lee, MD Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
Hi, thanks for your question. Unfortunately, exercise won't help you get rid of your lipoma. A lipoma is a collection of fat cells under your skin that overgrow and create a bump. They are usually harmless, but if yours is causing you discomfort or you don't like the look of it, I would...
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....
