The reasons fall into a few categories: planned (surgery, pregnancy planning, severe side effects), unplanned (insurance lapse, supply shortage, cost), or strategic (youve hit your goal and want to test maintenance)
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Every excised lipoma should go for histopathology to confirm the benign diagnosis
We'll discuss your medical history, medications, and may recommend blood work to get a complete health picture
The answer depends on your individual metabolism, starting weight, and treatment goals