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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?

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July 11th, 2016

Forehead lipoma

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Thank you for your question. It is hard to say without a picture so I would recommend evaluation of your incision. It is not uncommon to have some swelling (about 10% at 2 months). I often follow my patients after surgery to ensure there are no adjunct procedures that may expedite the healing process (steroid injections, laser resurfacing, etc). Best of luck.

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Jordan Rihani, MD
June 27th, 2016

Lipoma scars after removal

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Lipoma surgery can result in scars. I would begin massage therapy and apply Plato's Scar Serum to the scars twice daily. 

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Dr. Karamanoukian
Los Angeles

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
June 21st, 2016

Swelling after lipoma removal

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This is not uncommon at 2 months following surgery. Massage can speed the resolution of swelling or your surgeon might consider a very mild steroid or you can just give this more time. Best.

Stephen Weber MD, FACS
Denver Facial Plastic Surgeon
Stephen Weber, MD, FACS

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June 21st, 2016

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?

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Thank you for your question.  Unfortunately without a photograph it is difficult to offer definite advice, but in most cases swelling in the face from a lipoma excision should have resolved by now, depending on its size.  I would recommend seeing your surgeon for an in-person evaluation to discuss your incision and swelling.  There may be another reason for the irregularity such as suturing technique or a discrete fluid collection such as a seroma.  Hope this helps.
Nelson Castillo, MD
June 21st, 2016

Swelling after lipoma removal.

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It is not uncommon to have some swelling for a few months after the removal of a lipoma. If it persists for up to 6 months then it might be left over lipoma or uneven skin fold that would need to be corrected.
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Dr. Janjua

Tanveer Janjua, MD
Bedminster Facial Plastic Surgeon

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