How Is a Lipoma Removed and What Is the Procedure Like?
2 months ago
I have a lipoma on my body and I want to know if there is any medicine to remove it or if surgery is the only option. Can you explain how the treatment is done, how long it takes, whether stitches are required, and if the lipoma can come back after treatment? Also, I would like to know about the cost and if open surgery is necessary.
Answers (1)
Currently, there is no medicine available to remove a lipoma surgical removal is the only proven way to eliminate it from the root.
Researchers are still exploring alternatives, but no scientifically validated medication exists to get rid of a lipoma. During the procedure, local anesthesia is administered to numb the area, and a small puncture hole is made through which the lipoma is completely removed.
The number of holes depends on the size of the lipoma, which the doctor will determine after a thorough examination. If stitches are needed, they are typically removed after about 12 days at a nearby clinic. Most procedures are daycare, allowing patients to come in the morning and be discharged by evening.
Because the lipoma is removed from the root, recurrence is very rare. Open surgery is generally avoided, as cutting from the top may leave the root behind, increasing the chance of recurrence. Plastic surgeons use advanced small instruments to effectively remove the lipoma, minimizing scarring and recurrence.
The cost varies depending on the individual case, so a consultation with the doctor is necessary for an accurate estimate. Overall, this procedure is safe, quick, and effective, and targeting the root ensures that patients rarely experience the lipoma again.
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