Is the lump in the back of your knees, fat or fluid? If it is fat, can it be lipo'ed?

April 24, 2014
Asked By:brownsugar053 in New York, NY

Hi, I have 2 lumps in the back of my knees, that I have been told were pockets of fluid called "baker's cysts". However, after being put on diuretics for fluid retention, they never decreased and are still there. One bigger and more pronounced than the other. There is no pain issues with it at all. I've had another dr say that it's just "fat" cells that have collected in that spot. Therefore, I want to know, if it is indeed fat, will liposuction be of any benefit back there? Thanks.

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April 29, 2014

Answer: Baker's cysts or fat?

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Answer: Baker's cysts or fat?

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June 2, 2014

Answer: I have never heard of liposuction of the back of the knees.

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Answer: I have never heard of liposuction of the back of the knees.

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May 6, 2014

Answer: Liposuction for Knees

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May 6, 2014

Answer: Liposuction for Knees

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