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Dangers to removal of lipoma just below right temple?

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purrgirlJan 17, 2018

I have a small lipoma or benign cyst just below my right temple, for 18 years. It has grown extremely gradually. Started half the size it is now; less than an inch, never tender, no change to skin tone. It's on the jaw joint. Numerous doctors have examined it, all said it is harmless, nothing needed to be done. A few doctors advised against surgical removal (possible nerve damage). It bothers me only cosmetically. When I chew, it pops out, since the jaw is moving. Risks to surgical removal?

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