Why My Husband Has Multiple Lipomas In His Hands?

Posted on Thu, 3 Sep 2020

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Question : my husband has multiple lipomas in his hands. its from 9 yrs. but it looks bad, what medicine can remove it

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (46 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
There are no Medicines for Lipoma

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am sorry to say that there are no Medicines for Lipoma.
Lipoma is removed by Surgical excision only.Bigger ones can be cleared by Liposuction
If there are Multiple lipomas,I prefer to remove them under Local Anaesthesia.
Please consult a Plastic Surgeon and proceed further.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions,I will clarify further.
Wish him good health.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (52 minutes later)

Thanks sir.do lipoma increase with years?is it anything to worry.pls suggest good surgeon in XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Lipoma may increase in size.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Lipoma's may increase in size.Some may remain stationary for years and grow suddenly.No.one can predict the course of the swelling.
I usually prefer to remove the swelling which is growing in size.
I am sorry to say that I cannot name a single plastic surgeon in XXXXXXX
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad