Can a lipoma be removed or dissolved without surgery?

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What can I do to help my body stop growing lipomas?

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

There are some people that are prone to growing multiple lipomas.  It seems when you remove some other pop up elsewhere.  We have no idea why but the only approach is to remove the ones that bother you while they are still small.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question.  Unfortunately the best, and most definite, treatment remains surgical excision of your lipoma. Hope this helps.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear jzipp,
lipoma can be removed under local anesthesia. They can't be removed non-surgically. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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