I had a lipoma removal on my forehead 2 months ago. It still has a little swelling in a side of the incision. Is that normal?

I would recommend our Hidef scar protocol for treatment of your keloid. Injections, lasers, and topical therapy may help. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles

Thank you for your pictures and diagram.  If the lipoma was removed 4 months ago, but your symptoms are just beginning to develop now, it is unlikely that the removal is playing an active role.  I would start with a visit to your general medicine physician for an examination.  If they feel th...

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....

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....

Removal or biopsy would be the next reasonable step depending upon the nature of the growth and location.Kenneth Hughes, MDBeverly Hills, CA

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....