I've had this lump on my forehead for about 10 years. I believe it was trauma induced. I consulted with my PCP who did a CT scan and stated it was a soft tissue nodule with no bone involvement. I was then referred to a plastic surgeon who stated it may be a lipoma. I underwent the procedure, but the surgeon stated he did not see any lipoma to extract. The lump still exists now with more scar tissue. Are these easily missed? Could the lump just be scar tissue from injury? Any help would be great
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February 18, 2019
Answer: Forehead Lipoma Not Removed with First Surgery
Every surgery has its risks but this location is no riskier than any other spot in the head and neck. You will however have a rather large divot if it is 13cm. That is a sizable one.
At the same time if this is confirmed a lipoma by needle biopsy or imaging it is unlikely to cause you any...
Thank you for sharing your question and photographs and I am sorry to hear of your recovery issues. Depending on the timing of surgery it is best to first drain any seromas that may be existing and confirm this through ultrasound. If your recovery has otherwise been unremarkable, and this pa...
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....