Lipoma surgery is the procedure performed for the removal of the fatty lump under the skin. Whether the lump is on your forehead, arms, leg, or any other part of the body, it can be excised completely with the help of surgery. Since lipomas are fat-based tissues, liposuction is also used to reduce the size of the lipoma.
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Pristyn Care is the right destination for lipoma treatment. We are a leading healthcare provider for the treatment of conditions that affect the physical appearance of an individual, including lipomas, sebaceous cysts, etc. We house a certified and well-trained team of plastic surgeons who have around 10 years of experience in treating lipomas successfully.
Our plastic surgeons not only focus on removing the lump entirely but also ensure that the surgery is minimally invasive and doesn’t leave any scar. Our doctors combine liposuction and excision techniques to remove the lump completely and deliver the best possible results.
Diagnosis
During the initial consultation, the doctor will first physically examine the lipoma. The doctor will identify whether the skin-colored lump exhibits the symptoms of lipoma or liposarcoma (cancerous skin lumps). From the appearance, it can be difficult to differentiate between lipoma, liposarcoma, and other forms of cysts.
Thus, the doctor will touch the lipoma to see if it moves. The doctor will also check if the lipoma is causing pain. Though lipomas are normally painless, they can sometimes form over blood vessels and compress them, causing pain and discomfort.
If pain is present, the doctor will order lab tests to identify the condition accurately.
Procedure
After analyzing the test results, the doctor will choose the most suitable method of treatment and proceed with surgery as below-
During the surgery, the patient is taken to the OT (operation theater), and the procedure is carried out. The steps involved are mentioned below:
To prepare you for lipoma surgery, the doctor will ask the patient the following things:
The doctor will also ask you to stop taking medicines like aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs, and other supplements that can increase the risks of bleeding during the surgery.
If you have a habit of smoking, the doctor will also ask you to stop smoking at least a month before and after having the surgery.
During the Surgery
Lipoma surgery has the same risks and complications that usually occur during other surgical procedures. Thus, the potential risks involved are:
An experienced plastic surgeon knows how to mitigate these risks and perform the surgery successfully.
After the Surgery
As lipoma excision surgery is a minimally invasive procedure, the chances of complications are rare. Still, there is a slight possibility that the incision site may become infected. To prevent that, the doctor will prescribe antibiotic medicines and provide clear instructions on how to clean the wound. This will ensure that the recovery is smooth and the wound heals properly.
You should also look for symptoms like bleeding through the bandages after the surgery. This may happen if the stitches come apart. If any condition like this arises, seek medical care immediately.
Immediately after the surgery, you will be under observation for the next few hours. The doctor will observe your vitals and prepare you for discharge after evaluating your overall health.
You may have slight pain, swelling, or bruising around the area that was treated, which will take a few days to disappear. Still, there may be minor risks of complications like infection or hematoma. To prevent such complications from arising, the doctor will give clear instructions and also provide a recovery guide to the patient. This will help the patient to recover smoothly and quickly after the surgery.
Sometimes, a lipoma goes away on its own. However, in some cases, the lump may not disappear for a very long time and may cause some concerns. Some of the common reasons why people would opt for lipoma surgery are-
The only alternative to lipoma surgery is steroid injections. The steroids shrink the fatty lumps to a great extent. But the patient will need multiple injections to dissolve the fatty tissues completely. As the steroid solution is directly injected into the lump, the results are quick. And the lipoma becomes unnoticeable. However, this method is not a permanent solution. There will still be chances of fat accumulation in the same place again.
No, lipoma removal surgery is generally performed on an outpatient basis. Thus, hospitalization is not required. The patient will get discharged on the same day.
No, the scar from lipoma removal surgery is usually a fine line. The procedure is minimally invasive. Thus, the scarring will also be minimal. The scar will disappear after a few months as the skin heals.
The doctor may suggest you take at least one day off from work to get the procedure done. You are likely to get discharged on the same day. However, you will need at least one day of complete bed rest. You can resume basic activities the next day.
Yes, multiple lipomas can be removed at once. However, if the number of lipomas is above 5, the surgeon may suggest removing the rest in a second attempt. This is to ensure that no complications arise during or after the removal.
Lipoma removal surgery can be performed under local or general anesthesia. The right type of anesthesia is chosen by the anesthetist.
If lipomas are left untreated for a long time, the lump will continue growing over the years. Though the growth rate will be slow, there is still a chance that the lump will become painful. This happens when the fat tissues consist of blood vessels. The accumulated fat starts to compress the nerves within the lump as well as the nerves underneath. This leads to pain and discomfort.
Furthermore, the larger the size of the lipoma, the harder it will be to remove it without harming the surrounding tissues and nerves. That’s why doctors often recommend seeking treatment for lipomas in the earlier stages.
There is also a risk that by delaying or ignoring lipoma treatment, you may end up ignoring a cancerous lump that can put your life at risk. Therefore, even if you don’t wish to undergo lipoma removal surgery, make sure that you get the lump diagnosed to rule out the possibility of cancer.
Lipoma Excision Surgery
The traditional way to remove a lipoma is to cut the skin above and remove the entire lump at once. This method is chosen to remove lipomas that are larger than 2 cm. A tiny cut is made around the lump, and all the fatty tissues are excised carefully without harming the surrounding muscles and blood vessels.
Liposuction
As lipoma is composed of fat tissues. Therefore, liposuction is an effective treatment method for lipomas. This method is used when the size of the tumor is around 2 cm. Liposuction is used to break the fat deposits, and they are suctioned out through the vacuum device. Usually, the modern laser or ultrasound-assisted liposuction is used to carry out the procedure.
The results of lipoma surgery will be clearly visible as soon as the swelling and bruising subside. The lump will be gone completely. However, the complete recovery is likely to take 2-3 weeks, during which the patient has to listen to the doctor’s advice.
During the recovery period, the patient will have to follow the tips below-
A patient, Mr. Shivam Goyal (name changed), came to us complaining about a painful lump on his hand. He contacted us and asked to consult the best plastic surgeon in Delhi. We connected him with Dr. Ashwani Kumar. He diagnosed the patient and found multiple lipomas in different parts of the body and each one of a different size. He had 11 lipomas, and only one of them was causing pain. The doctor recommended undergoing lipoma excision surgery, to which the patient agreed.
His surgery was scheduled two days later, and Dr. Ashwani carried out the procedure safely. All of the lipomas were removed precisely. The surgery took around 2 hours, and the patient was kept in hospital for 24 hours. He was discharged on the next day and asked to follow several instructions. He was obedient and took good care of his health. He also came for follow-ups every week and was able to recover completely in 3 weeks.
Sadanand
Treatment: Lipoma
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Treatment: Lipoma
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Treatment: Lipoma
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Vittaldas
Treatment: Lipoma
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Overall experience was too good. Intially i was too scared about hospital and doctors Miss Ritu kumari expalined me whole procedure from starting to end in very well versed...doctor was too knowledgable and experienced .....spick and span hospital timely examination & doctor visit...only keep in mind that before moving to hospital carry your UID Proof and one member from your relative or friend circle anyone for completion of signature formalities.....that should be done before surgery Co-ordinator played an vital role ....so you can trust her and both hospital.... I done with my lipomas surgery with less pain taking medicines and more care as given in prescribed form by respective doctor.....Mr Ashish sangvikar. Dont think too much go for it👠Rating 4.5 / 5😊
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Treatment: Lipoma
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Treatment: Lipoma
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