How long is the recovery period after lipoma removal? Are there any restrictions during recovery?

Lipomas can be removed with surgery.  Typically, procedures are done in an outpatient setting with several sutures placed to minimize scarring.  Full recovery is several days with return to work in one day.

The  recovery depends on how large the Lipoma is and where it's located. In most cases they are superficial and most patients can have this procedure done in 30 minutes under local anesthesia and return 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 lipoma removal.Best Regards,Dr. Gartner

Lipoma removal recovery depends on how large the lipoma and incision are, and where the lesion is located. In most cases, wound care would be very straightforward and uncomplicated, with possibly only requiring some antibiotic ointment application 2-3 days until the incision is healed. My patients would be instructed to refrain from physical exertion, exercise, lifting, or straining for a total of 2 weeks. For very large lipomas, some pain medicine and antibiotics may be required post-operatively. 
All the best,