Lipoma Removal - Would Surgery Require an Overnight Hospital Stay?

September 22, 2008
Asked By:rudy08 in Minneapolis, MN

I have a lipoma on the back of my neck and am planning on having it removed. Can I leave the hospital the same day as the surgery or would I have to stay overnight?

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February 18, 2009

Answer: Most likely same day surgery

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Shahram Salemy, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 18, 2009

Answer: Most likely same day surgery

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Shahram Salemy, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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May 1, 2014

Answer: Lipoma removal?

Lewis Albert Andres, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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May 1, 2014

Answer: Lipoma removal?

Lewis Albert Andres, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 7, 2012

Answer: Does Lipoma Removal Require an Overnight Stay?

Robert M. Lowen, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 7, 2012

Answer: Does Lipoma Removal Require an Overnight Stay?

Robert M. Lowen, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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October 30, 2010

Answer: Lipoma removal should be outpatient

William Ting, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
October 30, 2010

Answer: Lipoma removal should be outpatient

William Ting, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
September 1, 2015

Answer: Go home after lipoma removal

Darrick E. Antell, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 1, 2015

Answer: Go home after lipoma removal

Darrick E. Antell, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 8, 2010

Answer: Lipomas on the back of the neck a common location

Kevin Brenner, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 8, 2010

Answer: Lipomas on the back of the neck a common location

Kevin Brenner, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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