Is it better to lipo or cut out lipomas?

April 5, 2024
Asked By:melissademi in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

1.If someone has multiple lipomas in their thighs would lipo be the better option? 2.If you lipo lipoma will it cause more to grow later? 3 .Which is better so the lipoma won’t grow back lipo or cutting it out ?

Answers (3)

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June 17, 2024

Answer: Depending on location, it is recommended to extract these lipomas under local anesthesia for optimal results.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 17, 2024

Answer: Depending on location, it is recommended to extract these lipomas under local anesthesia for optimal results.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 9, 2024

Answer: Excision

Gary M. Horndeski, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 9, 2024

Answer: Excision

Gary M. Horndeski, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 8, 2024

Answer: Liposuction or excision of lipomas

Michael I. Echavez, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
April 8, 2024

Answer: Liposuction or excision of lipomas

Michael I. Echavez, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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