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What Is The Recovery Time Post Removal Of Lipoma From Upper Back?
Hello my name is Regina and im due to have a lipoma removed from my upper back it hurts im wondering what is the recovery period for this and they are going to put me to sleep to remove it.Do they put in a draining tube and also how long does the stiches have to stay in,how long does the bandage have to stay on,i exercise in the pool at a rec center about how long I would have to stay out the pool.can you answer these questions for me.
Mon, 31 Aug 2020
Hello,
The recovery time of lipoma depends especially on the lipoma size and location. Lipoma removal is a simple surgery. In my daily practice, the recovery time may be a week or two.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The recovery time of lipoma depends especially on the lipoma size and location. Lipoma removal is a simple surgery. In my daily practice, the recovery time may be a week or two.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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