Question
A 57-year-old woman has had a millet-sized hemangioma on her lips for over a month. Is surgery needed? She feels the hemangioma is gradually growing larger. What should she do?
Answer
A millet-sized hemangioma that appears on the lips is a benign tumor. If the hemangioma is relatively small and grows slowly, most cases do not require treatment. However, if the hemangioma grows relatively quickly, it can affect appearance and is prone to rupture at the lip area. Therefore, in this case, cryotherapy or laser treatment can be considered, and surgery can be performed if necessary. The recovery after surgery is generally good. Pay attention to rest and have a light diet after surgery.