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Lipoma on Leg - Removal Recovery and Process
asked 1 year ago by Tucson4362 in Tucson
Latest answer by Michael Elam, MD
Question viewed 499 times
Tags: legs, recovery
The doctor just diagnosed me with a lipoma and recommend that I see a surgeon. The location is my leg close to the shin area about the middle. My question is I think one is about the size of a quarter the other smaller is this an in office procedure or is it a more complicated? Also, what is the recovery time for something like this? Will I still be able to workout I usually workout everyday will there be limitations at the gym? What is the process and will I have to have stiches? Thanks!
3 answers to Lipoma on Leg - Removal Recovery and Process
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Lipoma - Removal, Technique, Recovery and Getting Back to the Gym
Hi Tucson4362,
Depending on the size of the lipoma, one or more small incisions are typically made and then the lipoma (a benign, fatty tumor) is removed. In my practice it is almost always done in the office under a little local anesthesia. I advise patients not to exercise for about 3 weeks after any surgical procedure, and even including this one. The smaller the lipoma, though, the less this is likely to be an issue. It takes about 30-45 minutes and is not overly...
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Small lipoma removal is relatively minor surgery with almost no down time
Lipomas are extremely common and represent benign fatty tumors. Removal potentially can be performed either in office or in an outpatient center under local anesthesia and is a relatively minor procedure.
You will have sutures which may even all be deep to the skin. Returning to work or school can even be the same day. I would recommend avoiding working out at least for several days
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Lipoma removal is outpatient surgery
Lipoma removal is done in an outpatient surgical setting. It is typically done with local anesthesia and involves a small incision to remove the lipoma. There is typically a subcutaneous suture with steri strips and you should be back at the gym within a week. This procedure is typically covered by insurance and has a quick recovery with immediate results. You should be able to return to work the following day or even the day of the procedure. I do remove a fair amount of lipomas in my...
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