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What kind of dr will remove a lipoma? how is it removed from your face, left and arm?
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Surgeon: Lipoma can be multiple and recur. If they are growing or are located in a sensitive area, a recommendation for surgical removal is made. Outpatient surgery is ususally adequate, so you can avoid hospital stay. Take friend/family with you to your appointment to help ask questions. Be well.
Answered 3/10/2015
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General surgeon.: Lipoma removed by surgical excision. Sometimes this can be done in the office. Sometimes it requires day surgery. It depends on the size and the patient.
Answered 9/4/2016
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