After lipoma removal surgery, how can I be sure that my lipoma will not reoccur?

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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. We would have to remove the lipoma to be sure that it is not something else and we usually do this by sending it to a pathologist for evaluation. If a lipoma is painful, then an exam is needed to make sure it is not compressing on a nerve or whether the diagnosis is different. Aftercare for a lipoma includes gentle compression and Plato’s Scar Serum twice daily on the wound.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
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Karthik Ram, MRCS, DNB · Answer

One cannot be sure , because lipomas are known for recurrence.
You just have to accept that there is always a chance of recurrence.

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

Most lipomas do not recur. We do not know the recurrence rate for sure but in my experience it is less than 5%. It also depends on the size of the lipoma and if it is encapsulated. Irregular lipomas are hard to remove completely and so are the big ones and the risk of recurrence is higher. 
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Dr. J

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear SAR WILLY,
you don't know for sure. If it is removed completely then it won't grom back. however, if there is a small part of lipoma left, there is a chance that it will grow gain. 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, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

thanks to contacting us! the lipomas usually return, just your you body knows if will recur or not! maybe with the time you would need another process

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