What type of doctor should I see for lipoma removals?

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. We would have to remove the lipoma to be sure that it is not something else and we usually do this by sending it to a pathologist for evaluation. If a lipoma is painful, then an exam is needed to make sure it is not compressing on a nerve or whether the diagnosis is different. Aftercare for a lipoma includes gentle compression and Plato’s Scar Serum twice daily on the wound.

Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry to hear of your painful lipomas.  I would advocate seeing a board certified plastic surgeon in consultation, they can offer the best treatment advice and aesthetic result.  Hope this helps.

You should see a plastic surgeon to remove the lipomas except for the ones on the hand. A hand surgeon might be better equipped to handle those. RegardsDr. J