Will Liposuction cause more lipomas?

I have see lipoma successfully removed using liposuction and I have seen the problems with it.I have seen two cases where lipomas were fragmented and each piece left behind grew into new individual lipomas.I have also seen several instances where lipomas were successfully removed using liposuction with no recurrence.As a general statement when removing a lipoma using liposuction it is unlikely 100% of the lipoma will be removed without leaving some type of indentation.Any residual piece of a lipoma that's left behind can potential he continue growing into a new recurrent lipoma.I'm certain areas like legs and arms lipomas can easily be removed with a very small incision usually much smaller than the lipoma itself.The decision of how to proceed is best done on an individual basis by someone who has experience both with the removal of lipomas and liposuction.My practice is exclusively devoted to body contouring using various forms of liposuction and fat transfer.Over the last 20 years of being a surgeon I've had ample opportunity to remove many many lipomas.The removal of lipomas is generally covered by medical Insurance but liposuction is not.Lipomas removed with the use of liposuction could be covered by medical insurance depending on how the procedure is coded and billed.Regardless liposuction of areas not related to the lipomas will not be covered by medical insurance. Feel free to call my office to make an appointment for a consultation if you would like to discuss options in person.Best,Mats Hagstrom M.D.

This is a very good question. No, you are not at risk of developing lipomas in the areas of liposuction.