How much would it cost to get a 4cmx3m lipoma removed? (Photo)

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I first noticed this in 2017 and it started off small but as time has passed by I noticed how much larger it’s gotten . I desperately want to get this removed as it’s affected my self confidence and haven’t properly taken a picture without covering my face . I don’t have insurance and would love an estimate so I can start saving up for a procedure.

Stephen Kleid, MBBS, FRACS · Answer

The main cost to you for lipoma removal, if done in an Hospital, is the Operating Theatre fee, of about $1000 "flag fall", another $1000 for the half hour of the operation, and perhaps $1000 for a half-day in hospital.If you take out Private Health Insurance of an Intermediate (Silver) level, and wait a year, that fee would be reduced to about $500.
Or, it could be done in a doctor's office, if they have a mini-operating Theatre, for probably about $1000 total fee.

Edward Buckingham, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Presuming this is indeed a lipoma, this procedure could be done under local anesthetic. The cost for excision ultimately depends on the service provider, thus a detailed in person consultation by a board certified surgeon would be of great benefit to you.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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
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Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

The cost is $1,000 and is done under local anesthesia in the office.  It should take about 30 minutes.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Irena Karanetz, MD · Answer

Hello,

Thank you for your question.

Based on your photo, you would benefit from excision of the mass which is likely a lipoma.  The incision can be hidden within hairline to minimize scarring on the forehead.

The cost of lipoma removal (OOP) varies but can be around $1500-2000, and in your case can be performed under local anesthesia.

I would seek an in-person evaluation by a board-certified Plastic Surgeon, in order to discuss your goals and concerns for the best cosmetic results.

I hope this helps.
Best regards, Dr. Karanetz.

Dr. Irena Karanetz
Fellowship-Trained
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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