I had a lipoma removed from the base of my neck (right-hand side along collar bone) on Wednesday. I have numbness from my clavical down to the top of my bicep in my right arm. This area is now going red, very noticeable against my skin colour. The area underneath the wound has become hard and sore to touch. Is this to be expected?
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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....
If you have tinnitus at 38 years old you should seek an evaluation with an Otolaryngologist to determine the cause. It might be due to underlying hearing loss but there are other causes that should be ruled out. This does not result from a lipoma on the face but you should also inquire during...
