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Large Neck Lipoma Removal. Fort Lauderdale, FL
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I had a large lump on the back of my neck for 20...
Kabuki SanFebruary 21, 2016
WORTH IT$650
I had a large lump on the back of my neck for 20 years. Every doctor I went to told me to leave it alone as my hair covered the lump and there could be complications from surgery due to its proximity to important nerves. In recent years, however, the lump began to affect my range of motion and I had no alternative but to have it removed. I went to a plastic surgeon who instantly recognized it as a lipoma. I had it removed with local anesthetic in his office. I could hear the snipping and cauterizing, but I couldn't feel a thing. Due to the size of the lipoma (IIRC 6 cm x 4 cm), the doctor did internal and external sutures. I was prescribed antibiotics and hydrocodone + codeine, but I did not need the pain pills at all. In fact, I didn't even need an aspirin afterwards. There was no pain or discomfort whatsoever. I should have ignored the advice of 6 different doctors and had it removed years earlier. The removal was covered by insurance, which meant that the insurance company negotiated a favorable rate with the plastic surgeon. The total cost, which I paid in full (I had to meet my deductible), was $650. I am happy to regain full motion of my neck and the scar is so minimal that I can finally wear my hair up again.
Replies (34)
February 25, 2016
I have had two rare types that grew deep in my abdomen that caused me pain whenever I bent over as they pressed on other organs. I was told that most lipoma's grow near the skin surface, but my body did not get the memo on that. My last surgery was 1/14/2016. The bruising was terrible but the pain was manageable with Advil. you must have them removed if they interfere with your body in anyway. And remember if you have had one it is likely you might get another.
July 17, 2017
Have you been tested for carcinoid syndrome or MEN 1 ? These tumors can also grow in the abdomin.
February 27, 2016
Your experience is so common. People have something that bothers them for so many years because they just don't know how simple it can be to remove it. They usually ask their general doctor for help and information but since the doctor they are asking does not do the procedure, they have very little to offer and the patient just continues to put up with the problem. I am so glad you finally had yours removed. For people without insurance, sometimes the in-office cash price for the procedure can be just as reasonable and affordable.
March 3, 2016
So glad you got it off..my daughter had a very large one near her spine. They had to remove it surgically. At first we were told the same thing. It does not hurt leave it alone. She wanted it gone when they started calling her hunch back. It was on her lower spine...kids are cruel. Finally found a doctor who said to take off. We had insist that it was growing and causing pain for insurance to cover. It still cost us 3,000 after insurance.it was growing but with her. She still has one lipoma but it is inside spinal cord. We are leaving that alone. To dangerous to remove...but you can not see that one. I have wondered if that is why she is 16 and only 4'11. I'm not tall but I'm 5'2 and dad is 5,8. So happy for you I know it change the way my daughter felt about her self. Were you born with too?
March 4, 2016
Sorry to hear about your daughter's lipomas. Those sound challenging. Best of luck to her. No, I wasn't born with this. When I was in my 30s a hairdresser noticed a lump on the back of my neck and I immediately went to my doctor to have it checked out. Given that I have always had my hair cut around shoulder length every 2 months, I have to wonder why no one else noticed it. Did it just appear in all of its glory one day? It was always large, but got a bit larger in the past few years. I have no other lipomas and no one in my family has lipomas. Glad it's gone!
July 17, 2017
Has your daughter been tested for MEN 1 or carcinoid these I have read can often affect the pituitary gland which controls the growth hormone. Just something to think about.
Thank you for sharing your experience along with photos. Glad to hear the procedure went so well for you. You are so brave, I couldn't have handled hearing the cutting and cauterizing, I have a very weak stomach. Your scar sure healed well, did you use anything to minimize the appearance of it?
Thanks :)