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Lipoma Removal
Lipoma removal is done when you have painless, fluctuating swelling over the nape of your neck or back. Is it restricting your movement or affecting your appearance? Sometimes, certain tissues in our body, like skin, muscle, fat tissue, and lymph nodes, can grow and form a swelling, and this swelling, depending on its specific characteristic, affects our appearance and comfort levels in various ways. One such swelling is a lipoma, which is relatively harmless and can be safely removed from the body surface by excision. An experienced general surgeon can do an excision of a lipoma for a fast recovery.
What is a Lipoma?
A lipoma is a soft, rubbery growth that develops under the skin and is composed of fat cells. It is a noncancerous growth, and it can usually be found in the nexus, back, shoulders, arms, and thighs. They usually do not cause a lot of discomfort but can be a cosmetic concern, which is a reason for doing the lipoma surgery. The Lipoma can vary in size from a few millimeters to several centimeters. Lipomas can be easily removed via lipoma excision surgery performed by general surgeons.
Why choose Medintu?
Medintu is among the pioneering medical service portals in the country and is committed to delivering affordable and efficient healthcare to the citizens of India. We specialize in home-based care, home sample collection, radiodiagnosis, online call and video doctor consultations, elderly care services, and
home-based nursing care.
We are associated with the best surgeons on the scene, with years of skilled training and expertise in scarless lipoma surgery. Get your lipoma removal done at the hospitals associated with a seamless experience in state-of-the-art facilities. Book your appointment today.
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What are the Symptoms and Causes of a Lipoma?
- Lipomas usually do not cause any symptoms until they are small in size. Some people may experience
symptoms such as the following:
1. A soft, movable, rubbery lump under the skin
2. Very slow growth over the years
3. Pain or pressure if the lipoma develops near any nerve or pain-sensitive structures or if it is too large.
4. Visible lipomas can be a cosmetic concern. - The cause of lipoma is unknown, but it is seen in increased numbers in people with a family history of
lipoma.
What are the Complications of Lipoma?
Lipoma surgery is one of the simplest surgeries, and there are usually very few complications associated
with it.
1. excessive bleeding during or after the surgery.
2. Wound infection
3. Collection of serous fluid under the stitches or a seroma
4. Recurrence of lipoma
5. injury to surrounding structures, such as nerves.
6. Scarring at the site of surgery
7. Allergic reactions to medications used during surgery
Lipoma Treatment:
Treatments for lipoma are only done when they become big, present with painful symptoms, or have any
other complications. Some of the treatment options are as follows:
1. Observation: This can be practiced for small and painless lipomas.
2. Surgical Removal: It is called excision, in which the surgeon removes the lipoma through incisions in
the skin and then sutures it back up.
3. Liposuction: A liposuction procedure can be used to remove small and soft lipomas located superficially.
4. Steroid Injections: steroid injections into the mass of the lipoma may be given to candidates unfit for
surgery in an attempt to reduce the size.
5. Lipoma Medication: injections of deoxycholic acid in rare cases to treat lipomas.
6. Punch Hole Excision Surgery: it is a minimally invasive technique in which a circular hole or punch is
made in the skin with a circular blade, and the lipoma is removed. It is useful for small-sized lipomas.
The treatment choice depends on the location of the lipoma, its size, symptoms, and the patient’s
condition.
What is the procedure for lipoma removal surgery?
Once a lipoma is diagnosed and needs to be removed via lipoma excision surgery, the surgery is discussed with the patient, and the possible outcomes of it are also discussed. A date is decided for the
surgery. A pre-surgery workup, along with an anesthetic checkup, is done to check the surgical fitness of the patient before taking him in for surgery. The patient can be admitted on the day of surgery as well
as in the evening before surgery.
 On the morning of surgery, the part to be operated on is prepared by shaving, and the patient is changed into an operation theatre gown. The patient is shifted to the operation theatre at the designated time, and after a pre-operative checkup, the surgery is performed. The surgery is usually done under local anesthesia, and the excised lipoma is sent for histopathology to confirm a lipoma. Once the surgery is over, the patient is then shifted back to the ward or kept under observation for an hour and discharged with postoperative medications and a date for review.
How do I recover from Lipoma Removal Surgery?
Recovery from lipoma removal is usually quick. The following guidelines could make the recovery process
smoother:
1. Follow the doctor’s advice.
2. Take your medications on time.
3. Keep the surgical site clean and dry.
4. In the initial days, change the dressing on soakage.
5. Eat a healthy and nutritious diet.
6. If you have hypertension or diabetes, keep it under control with appropriate and regular medications.
7. Go for regular follow-ups.
FAQs
What if a lipoma bursts accidentally or a home treatment is attempted?
Attempting to treat the lipoma by oneself or at home can have a lot of complications, ranging from
severe bleeding to infection, scarring, and so on. Therefore, it is essential to have a trained medical
professional treat it.
Are Lipomas Cancerous?
Lipomas are non-cancerous growths and mostly remain benign throughout life. In rare cases, a longstanding lipoma may transform into a cancerous liposarcoma.
What is the duration of lipoma surgery?
A lipoma surgery is a short-outpatient procedure in most circumstances unless it is located in a sensitive
area like the neck or near major vessels or in older adults when it is done in an operating room. It
normally takes 35 minutes to one and a half hours for the procedure to be completed.
What is the Lipoma Removal Cost?
The cost of lipoma excision in India can be anywhere from 20,000 to 60,000 rupees depending on the
location of the lipoma, the size of the lipoma, any complications, the type of lipoma surgery and the city.
Is lipoma surgery covered under insurance?
Yes, lipoma surgery is covered under most insurance policies. The terms and conditions of the surgery
need to be discussed with your insurance providers.