Lipoma on Xiphoid Process - Is there an increased risk for removal?

Thank you for sharing your question.  Because the lipoma is likely found above your xiphoid process and stomach musculature there is no increased risk to surgical removal of the lipoma.  Because of the tendency towards poor scarring in the area I would advocate seeing a plastic surgeon in consultation for removal.  Hope this helps.

Careful excision is necessary because there are terminal branches of the internal mammary arteries that can bleed torrentially. A thoracic surgeon would be the specialist for this or a good general surgeon or plastic surgeon.H Karamanoukian MD FACSCV Surgeon Board Certified

I am sorry for your xyphoid mass. I recommend one remove any mass that grow or becomes uncomfortable.. Most soft tissue masses are benign lipomas (fatty tumors). Any general or plastic surgeon should be able to remove your mass with minimal scarring. The smaller the mass is, the easier it is to remove so I would not delay much longer to consult a specialist. Good luck and take care.