I have a lipoma on the top of my right buttock (near the crack) about 1 inch in size and two growing above and below it that are less than 1cm each (three lipomas in total). The larger one I've had for several years but it has recently grown larger and has started to hurt when I sit down. There is pain in my buttock and occasionally the pain would shoot down my right leg. About how much would it be to get them removed? Would it be covered by insurance?
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May 8, 2023
Answer: Depending on the size of the lipoma it can range anwhere between $350-$2,000
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....
I generally recommend at least 2 weeks from any general exercises of the triceps and four weeks before weight lifting. Hope this helps!
Johnson C. Lee, MD
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
Hi, thanks for your question. Unfortunately, exercise won't help you get rid of your lipoma. A lipoma is a collection of fat cells under your skin that overgrow and create a bump. They are usually harmless, but if yours is causing you discomfort or you don't like the look of it, I would...
