Will I be all right once it is removed from my body for good? Is it dangerous? I'm scared as to what the results will be.
2007-12-07 00:00:51 · 10 answers · asked by Louise Smith 7 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Lipomas are NOT harmful; they can just be unsightly and people remove them for cosmetic reasons.
Lipoma - Topic Overview
What is a lipoma?
A lipoma is a growth of fat cells in a thin, fibrous capsule usually found just below the skin. Lipomas are found most often on the torso, neck, upper thighs, upper arms, and armpits, but they can occur almost anywhere in the body. One or more lipomas may be present at the same time. Lipomas are the most common noncancerous soft tissue growth.
What causes a lipoma?
The cause of lipomas is not completely understood, but the tendency to develop them is inherited. A minor injury may trigger the growth. Being overweight does not cause lipomas.
What are the symptoms of a lipoma?
Lipomas usually:
Are small [0.4 in. to 1.2 in.] and felt just under the skin.
Are movable and have a soft, rubbery consistency.
Do not cause pain.
Remain the same size over years or grow very slowly.
Often the most bothersome symptom is the location or increased size that makes the lipoma noticeable by others.
How are lipomas diagnosed?
A lipoma can usually be diagnosed by its appearance alone, but your health professional may want to remove it to make sure the growth is noncancerous.
How are lipomas treated?
Lipomas do not generally require treatment. Because lipomas are not cancerous growths and cannot become cancerous, they do not need to be removed. There is no known treatment to prevent lipomas or affect their growth.
A lipoma may be surgically removed if symptoms develop, such as if the lipoma:
Becomes painful or tender.
Becomes infected or inflamed repeatedly.
Drains foul-smelling discharge.
Interferes with movement or function.
Increases in size.
Becomes unsightly or bothersome.
Most lipomas can be removed in the doctor's office or outpatient surgery center. The doctor injects a local anesthetic around the lipoma, makes an incision in the skin, removes the growth, and closes the incision with stitches (sutures). If the lipoma is in an area of the body that cannot be easily reached through a simple incision in the skin, the lipoma may need to be removed in the operating room under general anesthesia.
Who is affected by lipomas?
Lipomas occur in all age groups but most often appear in middle age. Single lipomas occur with equal frequency in men and women. Multiple lipomas occur more frequently in men.
2007-12-07 00:05:52 · answer #1 · answered by lolalolacherrycola 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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I have had a lipoma growth on my lower back for 12 years, and considering getting it removed. Is it harmless?
Will I be all right once it is removed from my body for good? Is it dangerous? I'm scared as to what the results will be.
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A lipoma is simply a fatty tumor. They are not related to cancer, turn to cancer and will be with you as long as you live. It may even to get bigger. People have them removed due to looks mostly, or the place they are is uncomfortable as they can get sore. As long as you know it is a lipoma (any good Doctor can easily tell by its feel), then I wouldn't worry.
2007-12-07 00:10:17 · answer #5 · answered by Googler 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it's harmless,but they tend to grow bigger and look bad as well as rub on your cloths,etc causing irritation.
result of removal,a scar.but consider,will they remove it while your awake,using a local anesthetic or will they put you to sleep.the most dangerous part of any surgery is being put to sleep using a general anesthetic
2007-12-07 00:07:47 · answer #6 · answered by Michelle 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Reasearch this a little more, get a couple of opinions, if it's not life threatening, you should be in no real hurry to be rid of it.
2007-12-07 00:04:35 · answer #7 · answered by Chris 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2015-09-06 02:25:01 · answer #8 · answered by Lacy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might take a chunk out of your back, they have to scrape it out, which means you literally might be missing a chunk of your back when they are done. Its your call.
2007-12-07 00:04:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
12 years! you didnt think after 1 day you would get it checked>?!!
2007-12-07 00:04:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋