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  • Female
  • 40 Years
  • 14/08/2025

I've noticed several lipomas on my body ranging from small to medium size and I'm not keen on surgery are there any effective alternative treatments I could explore for managing or reducing them

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Dr. Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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  • MBBS
  • 6+ Yrs
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No proven non-surgical cure exists for lipomas; surgery is the only definitive treatment.

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