Using power-assisted liposuction I debulk them through a 3/8" incision and then remove them completely with scissors dissection, traction, and further dissection and extrusion. Most lipomas are very typical, both by appearance and history. If there is any concern that they are not benign, a biopsy or MRI can be done before proceeding, usually for lipomas over 5-6 cm, or any that have had rapid growth. I removed a 10 x 12 cm gradually enlarging lipoma on the right waist. The access was through a 3/8" mm incision over the most prominent part of the lipoma. The lipoma was outlined and anesthetized with tumescent local anesthesia. The lipoma is separated from the overlying skin with scissors dissection. A small liposuction cannula with power-assisted liposuction is used to soften and debulk the lipoma. Then the rest of the lipoma is completely and gradually removed using traction with clamps, dissection and extrusion. When removal is complete, the cavity is inspected with a fiberoptic headlight. A drain is placed for a week and the patient can return to non-strenuous activities and may shower any time. For multiple lipomas of the chest or arms, a small stab incision is made with a #11blade. This 1/4-3/8" incision is usually enough to remove any lipomas up to about 3 cm by simple dissection and extrusion. I have done as many as 80 lipomas at a time with this method The video shows how even a giant lipoma can be removed with a 1/2" incision.