Is lipoma removal surgery on the buttock covered by insurance? (Photo)

Your lipoma was examined, presumably, by the Pathology Lab, after it was surgically removed under general anesthesia in the operating room. An MRI might have been done preoperatively. All of these things would conclude that the lipoma was benign.  A benign lipoma was not cancer to begin with ...

Lipomas are benign fatty tumors that occur under the skin and less commonly within the muscle. They are associated with mild discomfort and a lump underneath the skin. It is always best to talk to an expert plastic surgeon to determine whether the lipoma is possibly a cyst or a tumor or hernia....

There is always a possibility that blood has accumulated again under the skin (hematoma). It will need to be drained again. There also could be a leaky blood vessel that might need to be cauterized. RegardsDr.J

Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry to hear of your symptoms.  Flu like symptoms are not common after aspiration of a seroma/hematoma and should be investigated by your surgeon for a possible infection of the operative site.  This is especially true if you have noticed increased p...

Thank you for sharing your excellent question and I am sorry to hear of your pain and discomfort.  Depending on the clinical appearance and examination of your ankle you may be a candidate for either liposuction or direct excision of the fat.  There is no guarantee that your pain will abate b...

Lipomas are benign fatty tumors that occur under the skin and less commonly within the muscle. They are associated with mild discomfort and a lump underneath the skin. It is always best to talk to an expert plastic surgeon to determine whether the lipoma is possibly a cyst or a tumor or hernia....