Question 1

what is the definition or description of: lipoma removal?

Accepted Answer

Lipoma Removal: Lipomas are benign tumor that consist primarily of fatty tissue with varying amounts of fibrous connective tissue. They can be solitary or multiple, and may run in families.

Small lipomas of the skin are removed as an office procedure under local. Larger lipomas or lipomas located deep may require anesthesia and a more formal surgical setting.

Question 2

can i ask to be sedated during lipoma removal?

Accepted Answer

Yes, may not get it: You can ask your surgeon for sedation for lipoma excision. Whether or not you get it depends on 1) your wishes after discussing it 2) your surgeons preference and size/location of lipoma 3) access to a facility/nurse/anesthesia services to have it done 4) your insurance approval or willingness to pay for it.

Question 3

what're the dangers associated with a lipoma removal surgery?

Accepted Answer

Same as w/any surger: Common issues are infection, bleeding & scarring. Less common would be nerve damage leading to (permanent) numbness in the surrounding area. Of course, it also depends upon surrounding area, underlying blood vessels & nerves as well as experience of physician. Big picture perspective: most lipoma excisions are pretty low risk, at least compared to brain, heart & abdominal surgery.

Question 4

what's the best option for minimum scarring multiple lipoma removal?

Accepted Answer

Multiple lipomas: These are sometimes difficult to treat and minimize scars if there are multiple. Lipomas tend to be benign so luckily a large incision is often not required. Your best best is to be evaluated by a plastic or general surgeon with experience in removing multiple lipomas then follow a strict scar regimen after surgery to optimize the results!

Question 5

i would like to know more about lipoma removal? what are the risks involved?

Accepted Answer

Depends on location: Usual risks of surgery are infection, bleeding, anesthesia, and injury to adjacent organs.  If the lipoma is located close to vital structures, the risks will increase.

Question 6

today someone slapped me on the back kind of hard, directly on a wound (with stitches) from a lipoma removal i had yesterday. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Get it checked: Get surgical site checked by a health care professional to see if there is any change of the wound due to trauma.

Question 7

what can i use to treat lipoma removal pain after surgery?

Accepted Answer

Oral pain: Medications such as norco, (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) vicodin, or tylenol #3, can be prescribed.  For milder pain, try Ibuprofen or acetaminophen.  Ask your surgeon to make sure these are ok to take.

Question 8

how long does the scar from a lipoma removal take to heal?

Accepted Answer

Healing starts : Almost immediately, and takes up to one year.

Question 9

what type of anesthesia will be used for lipoma removal in the left axillary?

Accepted Answer

Anesthesia: It can be local or general. It is usually the doctor that decides.

Question 10

after deep lipoma removal from lower back would it be necessary for jp drains?

Accepted Answer

A choice: The surgeon will want to empty the space to advance approximation and healing.
If very bloody, then aspiration of hematoma can reduce infection and bruising.
Several surgical decisions.
Jp are closed system, in contrast to an open external drain.

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