I have a lipoma on my abdomen it is caused by improper use, training and instruction of an insulin pump when I was still very young. I live in a small town so there aren't a lot of treatment options. I was referred to plastic surgery in the hopes of using liposuction to remove the lipoma. They declined to see me and suggested that I see general surgery. I was referred to general surgery and they said the scar would be very big. Should I try and find a provider who can do liposuction?
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Answer: An experienced Plastic Surgeon is recommended to have minimal scaring and ensure the lipoma is removed completely
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....
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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