I got a fatty tumor removed on aug 21 It was 4cmx3x2 I still have tightness on my gluteus and sometimes in the inner knee It is difficult to walk when the muscle in gluteus is tight Im on therapy now but after the exercises I feel worst Tks
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October 12, 2018
Answer: What is the recovery time from a fat tumor removed from right hip?
Lipomas do not feel hard. It is possible that there was some mild trauma to the area when you had your CT scan, and this may have caused the area to get slightly bigger and feel more firm. The surgeon you are going to see should be able to examine the bump on your head and determine tr...
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 covered by insurance. Can be done under local anesthesia usually in 30 minutes. I would recommend you find a board-certified plastic surgeon at American Board of plastic surgery who has an extensive experience in lipoma removal.Best Regards,Dr. Gartner