I had a lipoma remove 6 month ago and now its itchy and it hurts - where should I go?

Thank you for sharing your question.  Always best to clear any incision questions with your surgeon, but assuming no healing issues you should be able to use ice for swelling.  Because the back is very prone to seroma formation be sure to have your surgeon rule out this possibility.  Hope thi...

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....

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 sharing your question and photographs and I am sorry that your indentation has caused you to be self-conscious.  It may take a few treatments to reach optimal size and contour but I would advocate for fat grafting to the area to minimize the irregularity.  Hope this helps.

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs and I am sorry to hear of your prolonged case yesterday.  It is not uncommon to have some mild bruising and numbness after a lipoma removal, with both resolving spontaneously over the next several weeks.  I would not worry, but voice your con...