“Lipomas cut out of arms and legs”
Lipoma removal: Worth it
Cost: $500
Pain: Mild
Pain: Mild
Lipoma removal satisfaction: Excellent
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Why: Dr. was fast and his incisions left little to no scars.
I get these on my arms and legs. They do not hurt but look ugly, especially as they grow larger.
Getting them cut out was simple. My Dr injected me with local pain killer and they were cut out within 5 minutes for each one.
It was so simple, I wished that I'd done it years ago.
Updated on Dec 30, 2008:
I've added a picture from my iPhone of the most noticeable scar. The whitish scar is in the middle of my arm. This is far better than the half of a grape sized lipoma lump that was there before. A higher resolution camera would show the scar more, but this is a pretty accurate representation of what it looks like day to day.
Dec 16, 2008Comments and replies (11)
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1 post
28 Dec 2008
Was there much scarring from the removal? I have many lipomas myself and am thinking of getting them removed.
7 posts
30 Dec 2008
I have little to no scarring from having the lipomas removed, but I think that's more related to how you heal from a surgeon's scalpel. The largest one required a 1" incision on my forearm. No one has ever noticed the scar, but if you stare at my arm it is barely visible. The scar is lighter than my normal skin pigment and about 1/8" in width. It's also concealed by normal arm hair. The other ones on the back of my arms are also barely noticeable. The bottom line is that the scars are certainly less noticeable than the lipomas were prior to having them removed. That's the the real test of "was it worth it". I'd rather have barely noticeable scars on my arms than lumps on my arms that make me look like I have a light case of Elephant Man.
unregistered guest
10 Feb 2009
I'm impressed with the very light, fine scare you got from your surgery! I have 2 lipomas I'm procrastinating having removed. My newphew had a large one removed and was given large doses of valium during the surgery. I do NOT want to be put out or "tranquilized" for the surgery. What was your experience of this?
771 posts
19 Feb 2009
Well placed scars are critical for removal of lipomas without noticeable scarring. Your best bet is an experienced plastic surgeon who will play close attention to the quality and placement of scars.
1 post
8 Mar 2009
did you get yours removed by your normal healthcare doctor or did you go to a plastic/cosmetic doctor to get it removed?? I want to get mine removed soon from the underarm and I'm trying to figure out whether the size/appearance of the scar would be different if i got it done at my doctor's office as opposed to a plastic surgeon. Price is a major factor as well, since I contacted my insurance provider and they said I have to pay for it by myself since it is just a cosmetic thing...
unregistered guest
18 Mar 2009
I've had over 100 lipomas removed over the last 15 years. I've had them cut out and liposuction. The best was liposuction. With liposuction they were able to get more out and a lot less scaring. Also, I noticed the lipomas have not reoccurred as much in those areas. My insurance covered all the procedures 100%. It is important to get pre approval. I still have around 50 lipomas remaining…I remove the ones that are moderately to severely painful. They sit on nerves or something. I have them on my head, arms, back, butt, thighs, stomach, and chest. I hate them! I wish I knew what causes them. I'm very fit and eat right and exercise almost every day. (running 6 miles)
1 post
22 Mar 2009
i have a newly dx lipoma on my lt. thigh. it is just above my knee and to the lateral side. it has grown sine last year. i thought i had water on my knee, but noe they say it is a lipoma. i am over weight and have been trying to cut back on caloric intake and have lost 12 lbs in the past few months. i was hoping to have it removed after i loose 40 or more lbs. then i am sure it will be even more noticeable. i am wondering if liposuction would be the route best needed for mine? i sure hope it is possible to have it removed. i do not want to live with this thing forever. it does ache when i walk a lot. so it could be pressing on the nerves through that area. just concerned. janz
7 posts
23 Mar 2009
I had a general surgeon of 30 years take out my lipomas. Before he did it we discussed the scarring - he did not think that a two layer stitch was required. Local anesthetic is all that's required for these as they are next to the surface of the skin. They pop out with some pressure from the surgeon. I'm actually having six more taken out today by the same doctor.
1 post
25 Mar 2009
I'm having a lipoma removed from my neck (right above the collar bone)tomorrow morning. Also having my tonsils removed in the same sitting. Very nervous about both. . .I can't stomach things like this.
1 post
21 Jun 2009
Dr. Allen is a pretty generic name. What is his full name and location. I would also like to have some lipomas removed.