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Lipoma on one side but forehead ridge on the other? What can be done? (photo)

VeburSep 5, 2017
Over the past few years I have noticed what my doctor tells me is a lipoma on one side of my forehead. I have an appointment with a plastic surgeon to get this looked at in a few weeks as it is now becoming so obvious in photos that I'd rather have the scar. The thing is I've noticed a "ridge" in my forehead on the other side too. I'm not 100% sure it's always been there & it's now obvious I pics too. It's harder though, feels like bone. Could filler help disguise it? Or does it need shaving?

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Anthony J. Taglienti, MD

Thank you for your question. Yes, this is most likely normal. You may want to send a picture to your surgeon, just to make sure - but typically, swelling travels downward. So, if you had something removed on your forehead, then the swelling will continue to travel down to your eyes and nose....

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There are different types of local anesthetics used for lipoma removal. The numbness from longterm anesthetic should wear off within 24 hours at the most. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian#Realself100 Surgeon

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Lipomas can occur after tissue trauma. Surgical removal is relatively simple if performed early in its development. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianRealself100 Surgeon

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Leslie Memsic, MD, FACS

Lymph nodes are reactive and may enlarge in response to an infection, injury or more serious issue such as cancer. It is doubtful that a longstanding lipoma would cause enlargement of a lymph node unless it was infected or recently injured (scratched for example). I recommend you get both lumps...

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Alan M. Engler, MD, FACS (retired)

It's pretty common to have sensations such as these after this or any other surgery.  Based on your photos it looks like you're healing well and, if that's the case, these sensations should subside on their own.  That process could take several weeks or even months.  That being said, you sh...

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Seroma formation can occur after surgical lipoma removal. I tend to use small scars and see patients within a few days of the procedure. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian#Realself100 Surgeon

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