How to find a doctor to remove a lipoma?

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.  I would recommend reaching out to either general surgeons or plastic surgeons in your area that would be willing to offer you a cash price to have the lipoma removed.  Typically affordable, the lipoma can be removed with an in-office procedure. 

Best advise i can give you would be to ask your family doctor for a referral. If you dont have a family doctor, you can ask friends and family for references. Best would be to see a board certified plastic surgeon for best results. You are always welcome to come see me in Montreal.

Most lipomas can be removed with a simple, in-office procedure without the need and expense of operating room fees and general anesthesia.  I recommend contacting a dermatologic surgeon near you.

To surgically remove a lipoma, most General/Surgical Dermatology practices can take care of this procedure for you. Typically you will have an office visit to assess the lipoma, then you can make a return surgical appointment for removal. Lipomas can be removed with local anesthesia. Call the office prior to the visit to see what the cash price is, this way there are no surprises.