Question 1

Do lipomas go away?

Accepted Answer

Benign fatty tumors (lipomas) will persist, and possibly enlarge. No need to remove, however, unless they're on a pressure point or become uncomfortable or unsightly. Good luck.

Question 2

Can lipomas go away on their own?

Accepted Answer

But all of them do not need to be removed. If they are increasing rapidly or uncomfortable then have it removed. And make sure a provider that removes lipomas looks at it and agrees with that diagnosis.

Question 3

Can you inject something into a lipoma to make it go away?

Accepted Answer

Lipomas are benign fatty tumors. They really don't do any harm but can be removed surgically for cosmetic reasons. They also should be removed if they are large (>10cm) or located inside a muscle since these lipomas are more likely to be or become cancerous. Small lipomas can also be removed by liposuction but that is not recommended for lipomas removed because of a risk of cancer.

Question 4

Lipoma removed 2 days ago, section of head still numb not near incision.  will numb go away?  if not will it hurt my hair growth in the numb area?

Accepted Answer

Skin nerves can be indirectly or directly affected by surgery. Depending on the location of the surgery (especially along the back of the head near the neck), scalp nervses can become temporarily or permanently numb. It can take some months for sensation to return too. Nerve sensation to the scalp would not be related to hair loss.

Question 5

I had a lipoma removed from my scrotum and om concerned aboit the hardness of huge swelling of are around testicle andhow long ot will take to go away

Accepted Answer

Typically scarring may take up to 6 weeks before softening. Massage may help if acceptable to your surgeon after the first 2 weeks of healing.

Question 6

Do lipomas come and go?

Accepted Answer

They do not  'come and go' , lipoma is a slow growing , benign tumor of fat tissue, once develop will not disappear , unless removed, rarely they can turn to malignant liposarcoma.

Question 7

Do lipomas stay pretty close to the surface or are they known to go deep. if they are big enough to cause pain should you be able to see them?

Accepted Answer

A lipoma is a slow-growing, fatty lump that's most often situated between your skin and the underlying muscle layer. Often a lipoma is easy to identify because it moves readily with slight finger pressure. It's doughy to touch and usually not tender. You may have more than one lipoma. Lipomas can occur at any age, but they're most often detected during middle age.

Question 8

I have a posttraumatic lipoma located on my  back that i would like to have removed. how do i go about this?  would lipo work?

Accepted Answer

Lipomas are usually removed with simple excision.  That means we cut it out.  Depending on the size, this can be done with local anesthesia or local and sedation.  This is usually an outpatient procedure.  In some cases the lipoma can come back.  This will require a final surgery to remove the remnant that recurred.  Usually that is the final surgery.

Question 9

Sir, there are 20 painfull lipoma in my body and i heard if we go to surgery then its increase more faster then before. so please help about my next step?

Accepted Answer

I would only remove the larger ones or those causing pain. You probably have a propensity to form them. They will not grow faster if you remove them but you likely will always grow more.

Question 10

What are lipomas?

Accepted Answer

These are tumors made up of fat cells that are densely packed together.  They are benign.  These can be annoying and may even be painful depending on where they are.  If they bother you then see your physician for a referral to have them removed.

Do lipomas go away