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Lipomas [posted 8/4/98]
Question: I have approximately a dozen or so lipomas (small, benign fatty tumors,
rubber like and eraser size) located
around the abdominal area. Some are on the larger size and
can hurt at times. And over the years there seem to be more
and more of them. I want to get rid of them, but I know
any surgical removal will leave my abdomen covered with scars,
one for each lipoma removed. I would like to avoid that.
A plastic surgeon said that liposuction has been tried, but with
very limited success. Is there any other way to get rid of them, or
at least stop them from multiplying?
Answer: There is no current way to dispose of them other than
surgery. Also, they are not multiplying in the classic sense, but you do have a propensity to grow
these and should expect to see more as you age.
