I have a large lipoma in my armpit, it's about 8-10cms. I have having surgery in about 10 days, I've been told it has to be under general as its deep and bleeding is a concern. I have done the research but either the lipomas are smaller or in a different location. What can I expect?
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Answer: Recovery time can be anywhere from 2-3 weeks with no strenuous activities fr this area
Based on your description and photo, you appear to be having normal healing. The "knot" is most likely related to the sutures closing the wound and/or swelling around the operative site. You would need to have your surgeon assess you to understand this fully.If your symptoms progress, and/or y...
It's hard to say for sure since a lot depends on how large it is, and how deep it is. You'll need to speak to your own surgeon for a full and complete discussion of this.And it also depends what kind of work you do. Physical work takes longer to return to than a desk job (depending, of c...
Each insurance company has its own policies and procedures regarding what is and is not covered, so the specifics in your case will depend on your own insurance company.In general, though, growths and lesions that are symptomatic are usually "covered," assuming you can find a surgeon who accepts...