Two weeks ago, I noticing a mass (about the size of a dried prune) that appeared from one day next to my collar bone. My doctor told me it was a lipoma and recommended that I have it removed. I'm scheduled for a surgery next week. How much pain should I expect after the surgery? Will I need to take the next day off? Thanks in advance.
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The cost of a lipoma is usually covered by insurance . If you do not have insurance the cost can be anywhere from $800 to $1,500 or more. I would recommend you find a board-certified plastic surgeon who has a large experience in Llipoma removal.Best Regards,Dr. Gartner
Charity,
You did the right thing by seeing a doctor to evaluate the masses that you feel in your arm, breast/rib cage, and lower back. You are correct, it is impossible to tell with certainty what the masses are until you have them excised and the pathologist looks at them under the microscope....
The biggest pro is to get an affirmative diagnosis as well as to ensure removeal of the mass. The trade off is a small scar over the area.
Lipomas are not something that will just go away without removal.