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How to Treat Forehead Lipoma on Infant?

CakemamaJun 10, 2011
My 9 month old has a bump above his eyebrow. His pediatrician and dermatologist both said it is a lipoma and to see a plastic surgeon if we want it removed. It doesn't seem to bother him but it is quite noticeable. We are wondering what risks are involved with a removal of the lipoma and would it leave a huge scar.

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Dr. Marcus L. Peterson, MD
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Answered on Jun 13, 2011
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Dr. Samir Shureih, MD
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Dr. Jeffrey C. Poole, MD - Account Suspended
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Many lipomas on the face, aside from the forehead, are simply not lipomas but other types of facial tumors or cysts.  An experienced surgeon can usually tell the difference.

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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....

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