Can a lipoma be removed or dissolved without surgery?

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 excellent question.  Although swelling and bruising may be possible it warrants an evaluation by your surgeon to ensure your healing is progressing well.  Assuming both issues have steadily been improving over the last 4 weeks then all is likely okay. Hope this helps.

Thank you for sharing your question and photograph.  Unfortunately it appears that your incision separated and your tissues are having to heal from the inside-out - this does take substantially more time.  I would check in with your surgeon as the area does look swollen, but not infected.  H...

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  Any orthopedic, plastic, or general surgeon can remove the lipoma, but best to see a series of surgeons in consultation so that you can determine who you feel most at ease with.  Best wishes. 

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  For most patients driving can be resumed within a day or two of surgery, although you will feel sore.  Best to ask your surgeon the specifics of your case as they can offer you the best advice based on the procedure to be performed.  

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....