Lipoma - should I have it removed and what is involved with the procedure and recovery? (Photos)

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....

Thank you for sharing your story — what you’ve been through sounds incredibly difficult, and it’s understandable that your body is still reacting after such an extensive and complicated recovery. Large, deep lipomas — especially those over 10 cm — can leave behind significant space under the...

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....

Hi there, Thank you for sharing your experience — I can only imagine how upsetting and frustrating this has been for you, especially after what was meant to be a straightforward procedure. It sounds like you’ve been dealing with both functional and cosmetic effects since your forehead lip...

Hi there, Thank you for sharing your experience — what you’re describing is actually something that can happen after a neck dissection, especially when a lipoma of that size is removed. During surgery in that region, there are many delicate sensory and motor nerves that can be stretched, bru...

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....