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I have a large intramuscular lipoma of my upper arm involving triceps muscle. (10.4cmx5.6x4.3.) Recovery time?

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Rnbsn2018Jul 31, 2020

What is the estimated recovery time. My profession is nursing

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Jamil Ahmad, MD

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...

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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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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.  Most likely this is an infected sebaceous cyst.  I would seek out your PCP or general surgeon for removal and antibiotics.  Hope this helps.

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Ryan E. Austin, MD

No, I would definitely not attempt to remove a lipoma on your own. This could be very risky especially around your eyes and you may cause permanent damage or major scarring. I highly recommend that you book and in person consultation with a dermatologist or board certified plastic surgeon in...

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Jamil Ahmad, MD

Hi, thanks for your question. No, lipomas cannot move from one area of the body to another. When you put pressure on a lipoma you will feel it move under your finger but it will generally remain in the same area. Lipomas are typically harmless but they can grow and cause discomfort. I highly...

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