I have a large lipoma measuring approximately 8cm x 10cm on the right side of my trunk causing no pain. My PS will only remove it under general anaesthesia. I would really like to avoid this, and from what I’ve read, most lipomas can be removed under local. I understand that there is the possibility that the entire lipoma will not be able to be removed under local, but he still refuses to go that route. Should I get a second opinion or is this generally the case with a lipoma this large?
April 17, 2018
Answer: Anesthesia for large lipoma Personally, if this was on me, I would prefer local anesthesia over general anesthesia. I don't know why your plastic surgeon won't do this under local. I have removed very large lipomas from all over the body under local anesthesia without a problem. I think you should consider getting a second opinion.
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April 17, 2018
Answer: Anesthesia for large lipoma Personally, if this was on me, I would prefer local anesthesia over general anesthesia. I don't know why your plastic surgeon won't do this under local. I have removed very large lipomas from all over the body under local anesthesia without a problem. I think you should consider getting a second opinion.
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April 23, 2018
Answer: Lipoma removal anesthesia Small lipomas in favorable areas are often removed under straight local in the clinic. Moderate lipomas or those in more challenging locations are typicaly removed under IV sedation and local in the outpatient surgery center. Large lipomas are also sometimes removed under IV sedation and local, but as the size increases most surgeons are more likely to recommend general anesthesia. I personally would not want a 8 x 10 cm lipoma removed from my body under local anesthesia alone!
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April 23, 2018
Answer: Lipoma removal anesthesia Small lipomas in favorable areas are often removed under straight local in the clinic. Moderate lipomas or those in more challenging locations are typicaly removed under IV sedation and local in the outpatient surgery center. Large lipomas are also sometimes removed under IV sedation and local, but as the size increases most surgeons are more likely to recommend general anesthesia. I personally would not want a 8 x 10 cm lipoma removed from my body under local anesthesia alone!
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