Long Island Lipoma Removal doctors

	Robert L. Kraft, MD New York Plastic Surgeon 112-03 Queens Blvd Ste 205, Forest Hills		13 answers
	Channing R. Barnett, MD New York Dermatologist 163A East 70th St., New York		1 answer
	Grigoriy Mashkevich, MD Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon 1430 2nd Ave Suite 110, New York		1 answer
	Lawrence Bass, MD Manhattan Plastic Surgeon 568 Park Ave, New York
	Ted Brezel, MD New York Dermatologist 79-59 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale

Recent Answers

Can a Doctor Confirm a Lipoma by Just Touch? I have several plump up on my back.My doctor touched it and said it was a lipoma. Can a doctor confirm a lipoma by just touch? Do I need any further inspection?

A: Diagnosing a Lipoma (Fat Cyst)

Most well-trained dermatologist can diagnose a lipoma by touch. They can occasionally be confused with other types of skin growths like sebaceous cysts. The good news is that lipomas are benign in nature. The best way to get a definitive diagnosis is by sampling it or removing it entirely and sending it to lab to be checked (biopsy).

Channing R. Barnett, MD

New York Dermatologist

How Much Does a Single Lipoma Surgery Usually Cost? How much will a good doctor charge to remove a single lipoma (approx. 2-4 cm diameter in size)? What type of insurance covers this?

A: Cost of lipoma removal Most health insurance covers lipoma excision so, if you have coverage, please see a plastic surgeon who can preauthorize the case. Assuming that this is a subcutaneous lipoma, the cost of removal in NY would be no more than $1000.

Robert L. Kraft, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

My Lipoma Has Moved from the Back of my Shoulder to the Top&down Slightly.Is This Possible? In April,it was measured at 4cm x 4cm. I think there has been some slight growth since then.The bulk of it is still the same but it feels like there is some flatter parts extending out now.I also have nerve issues in that arm and if you touch around the cyst,it feels like pins and needles.I saw an Orthopedic Dr and he said that it is impossible that I have nerve damage from a lipoma.I'm not sure he knows what he's talking about.

A: LIpoma and nerve pain It is possible for a lipoma to impinge on a nerve and this is more common in areas with many complex structures, such as the shoulder. You may need an MRI to rule out other causes for the pain and tingling. However, I would recommend excision of a lesion that measures 16 sq cm. Additional delay and growth will result in a larger scar and the shoulder is not a great location for scar healing. Definitely pursue a more definitive diagnosis and treatment.

Robert L. Kraft, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon