I have a half inch lipoma on my right Labia Majora. I hate it. I’ve had it for a few years now. My family physician says it’s not harmful but I want it removed. Is this considered labiaplasty? Would it cost the same? Do I need to go to a plastic surgeon or another type of surgeon?
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Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry to hear of your recurrent pain. As this is a change in your recovery I would see your surgeon to ensure that all is continuing to heal well. Hope this helps.
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 and photographs. I would reach out and contact your surgeon for a possible infection before it worsens. If you have seen spreading redness from your incision you may have a cellulitis which can respond to antibiotics. It would be important, h...