I have three lipomas and I am debating what to do about them. Do I have to have them removed? Is there any danger if I decide not to have the lipoma removal procedure? Are there any alternatives to surgery that will get rid of my lipomas? Thanks
Answer: Do I have to get lipomas surgically removed? Hello! Lipomas are benign fatty tumors. They are best served being surgically excised, but do not necessarily need to be removed if that is what they truly are. This will significantly reduce the possibility that it will return. Depending on the size and location, they may be removed under simple local anesthesia and possibly in the office. I would discuss the options with a plastic surgeon who can examine you and discuss the options and procedure. Almost routinely they are outpatient procedures. There are other things that this soft tissue mass may be and it is wisest to have it examined prior to consideration for any surgical excision.Liposuction, although an option, is not a great modality due to the recurrence rate as well as not knowing what this mass actually is. Steroids is not an honored treatment for lipomas. Cost will vary upon the examination of the mass, location and complexity of the mass, and will increase if done at a surgery center and use of anesthesia. Thank you for your question. Hope that his helps!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Do I have to get lipomas surgically removed? Hello! Lipomas are benign fatty tumors. They are best served being surgically excised, but do not necessarily need to be removed if that is what they truly are. This will significantly reduce the possibility that it will return. Depending on the size and location, they may be removed under simple local anesthesia and possibly in the office. I would discuss the options with a plastic surgeon who can examine you and discuss the options and procedure. Almost routinely they are outpatient procedures. There are other things that this soft tissue mass may be and it is wisest to have it examined prior to consideration for any surgical excision.Liposuction, although an option, is not a great modality due to the recurrence rate as well as not knowing what this mass actually is. Steroids is not an honored treatment for lipomas. Cost will vary upon the examination of the mass, location and complexity of the mass, and will increase if done at a surgery center and use of anesthesia. Thank you for your question. Hope that his helps!
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Answer: Lipoma removal with ThermiRF Lipoma removal is usually performed with surgical removal. Surgical
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February 21, 2010
Answer: All concerning lumps should be evaluated by your surgeon Lipomas are benign fatty tumors and usually to not require removal. Many people have them removed for aesthetic reasons. Others have them removed because of fear that the lipoma may in fact be something more serious. There are other tumors that can masquerade as lipomas, so if you are concerned you should have your surgeon evaluate it under a direct exam.
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Answer: All concerning lumps should be evaluated by your surgeon Lipomas are benign fatty tumors and usually to not require removal. Many people have them removed for aesthetic reasons. Others have them removed because of fear that the lipoma may in fact be something more serious. There are other tumors that can masquerade as lipomas, so if you are concerned you should have your surgeon evaluate it under a direct exam.
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February 19, 2009
Answer: Surgical management of Lipomas Lipomas are diagnosed based on clinical examination or diagnostic studies. You should always seek the advice of an experienced surgeon who will identify whether the lump is clinically suspicious for malignancy or whether it appears, by history and exam, to be consistent with a benign lipoma.
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Answer: Surgical management of Lipomas Lipomas are diagnosed based on clinical examination or diagnostic studies. You should always seek the advice of an experienced surgeon who will identify whether the lump is clinically suspicious for malignancy or whether it appears, by history and exam, to be consistent with a benign lipoma.
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October 7, 2008
Answer: Mostly benign Most lipomas that are diagnosed clinically are benign, and could be left alone. For this reason, some insurance carriers consider removal cosmetic, and not a covered benefit. Very rarely, a fatty growth can be an aggressive type of cancer, called a liposarcoma. These are malignant and can grow into nearby tissue or spread. If you have a clinically diagnosed lipoma that doesn't bother you, you are most likely safe to leave it alone. If you begin to have pain near the lipoma, or rapid growth, have it evaluated and removed.
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Answer: Mostly benign Most lipomas that are diagnosed clinically are benign, and could be left alone. For this reason, some insurance carriers consider removal cosmetic, and not a covered benefit. Very rarely, a fatty growth can be an aggressive type of cancer, called a liposarcoma. These are malignant and can grow into nearby tissue or spread. If you have a clinically diagnosed lipoma that doesn't bother you, you are most likely safe to leave it alone. If you begin to have pain near the lipoma, or rapid growth, have it evaluated and removed.
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