I Suspect Lipoma in my Tummy Area

Forehead lipomas can be removed in several ways.  The traditional technique is to place an incision directly over the lipoma.  This obviously leaves a visible scar on the forehead.  The second technique is to place an incision right at the hairline or immediately behind it to...

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....

You most likely have the diagnosis of familial lipomatosis (other family members will have the same problem). Lipomatosis is believed to be a dominant trait in which multiple lipomas are present. Most are discrete, encapsulated lipomas on the trunk and extremitiesAlthough this condition is...

I am not aware of any described effective way of using deoxycholate to melt lipomas. Controlling how and exactly where this chemical would be effective is the problem, as well as whether it is even effective for this purpose.Used on the thighs for so-called mesotherapy, to try to avoid...

Yes it is possible that you have a tumor that extends to the spine. I am not sure how you know that this is a lipoma as it could be another tumor such as a vascular malformation. In this case Cobb's Syndrome is one possible diagnosis. In some cases, an MRI may be indicated to further...

Most  lipomas are benign, the ones that are painful are either growing or are in sensitive locations and should probably be removed. I would recommend you find a board-certified plastic surgeon by the American Board of plastic surgery who has an extensive experience in lipoma removal. Best R...