Will I be able to swim 1 month after having back lipoma surgery? I have a holiday booked ?

You may have a risk of seroma reaccumulation based on activity level. I would defer to your surgeon's judgement.Best, Dr. Karamanoukian#Realself100 Surgeon

Thank you for sharing your question and photograph and I am sorry to hear of your recovery difficulties.  You are right that after 6 weeks you should not be experiencing significant discomfort and I would return to your surgeon for an in-person evaluation.  I do not see any signs of inf...

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....

Lipoma recovery is minimal in most cases. I typically use a small incision lipoma removal that minimizes soft tissue trauma. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian#Realself100 Surgeon

Recovery varies depending on the amount of soft tissue trauma. Expect a few days of recovery at the least. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian#Realself100 Surgeon

Symptomatic lipomas may require surgical removal. Your insurance carrier may cover such as benefit. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian#Realself100 Surgeon