Multiple Lipomas that I would like removed - cost and scarring?

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Hello. I am a 46 year old male that has multiple lipomas on my arms and legs. I've had a about 7 or 8 removed over the years but stopped after 3 scars remained after the procedure (attached photo shows 2/3 scars). I'm at the point now where I would like to remove the lipomas that are more noticeable (particularly on my arms). I'd be pleased to find a dr that can do multiple lipoma removals with minimal scarring at a reasonable cost (I assume OHIP doesn't assist with costs)? Thank you kindly.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.

When it comes to cost of surgery, there may be many “variables” involved. The specific surgeon's credentials/experience level (or lack thereof), the specific geographic area you are looking at, the different operations available, the location of the procedure ( quality of surgery facility), type/quality of anesthesia provider… are some of the potential variables involved. You will find average costs of surgery listed on this website, and on individual plastic surgeon's websites as well.

In regards to outcome of the planned procedure, more important than costs of the procedures will be careful selection of your plastic surgeon. I would suggest starting with the American Society of Plastic Surgery and/or the Aesthetic Society of Plastic Surgery to obtain a list of well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons.

I would also suggest that you do not base your selection of plastic surgeon primarily on costs of surgery; keep in mind that revisionary surgery may be more costly in many ways.  I hope this, and the attached link, helps. Best wishes.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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. We would have to remove the lipoma to be sure that it is not something else and we usually do this by sending it to a pathologist for evaluation. If a lipoma is painful, then an exam is needed to make sure it is not compressing on a nerve or whether the diagnosis is different. Aftercare for a lipoma includes gentle compression and Plato’s Scar Serum twice daily on the wound.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
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Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Small lipomas on the arms and legs can usually be popped out through a tiny incision, thereby avoiding a long scar.  when performed this way I can usually do about twenty in just an hour.  Many surgeons don't use this technique but it works great.  To remove twenty of them would probably total around $2000 total.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photograph.  Though i can not recommend a specific surgeon, I am attaching a link to the american society of plastic surgeons website that will allow you to search for board-certified plastic surgeons in your area.  It will give you a list of physicians based on their distance from your location. Hope that this helps.

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