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If a lipoma is rapidly growing in size, causing pain or discomfort, or is associated with any other symptoms then usually insurances including medicare will cover the surgery to remove it.
Yes, Medicare will cover your procedure (you will have an applicable coinsurance and/or deductible!) if your lipoma is growing or causing pain. With a 4" lipoma, it may be best to see a general surgeon as this may or may not be something that could be done in-office; it may need to be done at a surgical center. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."
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....
Lipomas are covered by insurance. This procedure in most cases can be done easily under local anesthesia with most patients going back to work the next day. I would recommend you find a board-certified plastic surgeon by the American Board of plastic surgery who has an extensive experience in ...
Hello! Thank you for your question! Contour deformities after removal of tissue (such as a lipoma), typically resolve on its own. It takes several months alone for the swelling to resolve and to allow adequate settling/remodeling of tissue as well as the scar itself. At...