Lipoma surgery

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Surgery is not the first-line treatment option for patients with lipoma.

Surgery

Lipomas are normally removed by simple excision. However, liposuction is another option if the lipoma that is soft and has a small connective tissue component.

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