Denver Lipoma Removal doctors

Scott L. Replogle, MD Scott L. Replogle, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon
1032 S. 88th St., Louisville
7 answers
Gregory A. Buford, MD Gregory A. Buford, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon
125 Inverness Dr E Dry Creek Medical Campus Suite 200, Denver
5 answers
Peter Schmid, DO Peter Schmid, DO
Longmont Facial Plastic Surgeon
1305 Sumner Street Suite 100, Longmont
Nick Slenkovich, MD Nick Slenkovich, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon
761 SouthPark Drive, Littleton
Michael Contreras, MD Michael Contreras, MD
Denver Dermatologist
499 East Hampden Ave. Suite 450, Englewood

Recent Answers

Is This a Lipoma? The Dr. Told Me To Go Home and Ignore It. (photo)

for a year i have notice a lump on my rib cage that just kept getting bigger. my fiance took me to the ER a few weeks ago to have it looked at and the doc there told me that he was just going to "slap a name on it and call it lipoma" after doing a single cat scan. he also told me to just go home and ignore it. this bothers me because he didnt seem to really care or try to help me with my problem. what test should i have done to make sure it really is lipoma? and what are your opinions on it?

A: Is this a lipoma?

There are several points to be made in this situation. One is that It's not possible to diagnose a lesion below the skin with a photo or description and sometimes not even by exam. Another is that the ER is for emergencies and is not a good place for an evaluation and discussion of treatment options for non-acute problems. I should also be stressed that you can usually have something removed such as a benign mole just because you choose to remove it (and understand the trade-offs). "Insurance coverage" and "medical necessity" often get in the way of this. The best evaluation for removal of a possible lipoma or subcutaneous lesion is by a plastic surgeon who can handle non-insurance or non-medically necessary procedures and can do them for a reasonable cost in an office or outpatient clinic setting that minimizes costs that you will probably have to cover yourself. 

One other consideration to keep in mind is the possible need for a biopsy if the lesion is not an obvious lipoma or cyst. A biopsy is considered a medically necessary procedure and more likely to be covered by medical insurance and if the biopsy shows some health-threatening type of lesion, then insurance should be involved although they will then dictate who you can see for the problem and where it can be treated. 

 

Scott L. Replogle, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon
What Type of Doctor Should I Consult About Lipoma Removal?

2 Lipomas: One on Face Corner of Ear and Jaw and Other is on Head Close to Neck.  The one on face is for more than 15 years and 2nd on head is for about 5 to 6 years

A: what type of doctor for lipoma removal

In general the answer to your question is a surgeon who is experienced with removal of lipomas by multiple techniques including extraction through a 1/2 cm incision under local anesthesia. This assumes the lesion is definitely a lipoma and this is not as easily determined in the face and neck. A full incision, excision of the lesion, and biopsy may be required if there is any question of something other than a lipoma. This requires some experience and surgical judgment. 

Scott L. Replogle, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon
I Suspect Lipoma in my Tummy Area

It shows up when I contract my stomach. Also this shows up when I try to get up from bed etc. Is this a lipoma?

A: Is this a lipoma?

Your symptoms do not sound like a lipoma.  Best bet would be to see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who can not only make the diagnosis but also treat whatever it is that you have.

Gregory A. Buford, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon
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