Lipomas Cut out of Arms and Legs

I have little to no scarring from having the lipomas removed, but I think that's more related to how you heal from a surgeon's scalpel. The largest one required a 1" incision on my forearm. No one has ever noticed the scar, but if you stare at my arm it is barely visible. The scar is lighter than my normal skin pigment and about 1/8" in width. It's also concealed by normal arm hair. The other ones on the back of my arms are also barely noticeable. The bottom line is that the scars are certainly less noticeable than the lipomas were prior to having them removed. That's the the real test of "was it worth it". I'd rather have barely noticeable scars on my arms than lumps on my arms that make me look like I have a light case of Elephant Man.

I'm impressed with the very light, fine scare you got from your surgery! I have 2 lipomas I'm procrastinating having removed. My newphew had a large one removed and was given large doses of valium during the surgery. I do NOT want to be put out or "tranquilized" for the surgery. What was your experience of this?

Well placed scars are critical for removal of lipomas without noticeable scarring. Your best bet is an experienced plastic surgeon who will play close attention to the quality and placement of scars.

did you get yours removed by your normal healthcare doctor or did you go to a plastic/cosmetic doctor to get it removed?? I want to get mine removed soon from the underarm and I'm trying to figure out whether the size/appearance of the scar would be different if i got it done at my doctor's office as opposed to a plastic surgeon. Price is a major factor as well, since I contacted my insurance provider and they said I have to pay for it by myself since it is just a cosmetic thing...

I've had over 100 lipomas removed over the last 15 years. I've had them cut out and liposuction. The best was liposuction. With liposuction they were able to get more out and a lot less scaring. Also, I noticed the lipomas have not reoccurred as much in those areas. My insurance covered all the procedures 100%. It is important to get pre approval. I still have around 50 lipomas remaining…I remove the ones that are moderately to severely painful. They sit on nerves or something. I have them on my head, arms, back, butt, thighs, stomach, and chest. I hate them! I wish I knew what causes them. I'm very fit and eat right and exercise almost every day. (running 6 miles)

Was there much scarring from the removal? I have many lipomas myself and am thinking of getting them removed.

I get lipomas on my arms and legs, recently and currently have one on my leg , it is red not really sore but warm to the touch as if an infection is brewing. Does anyone else have them like I described. I'm tired of these dang things.


breast. I've had one removed

but don't really feel a need
to because after they get to the size they're going to get then they shrink only leaving a scar at the site of the lipoma. But when they initially pop up they are red and sore until they get to the side they're going to get , then the redness and soreness goes away. I've had what I thought to be a lipoma on my leg and it turned out to be an abscess. No fatty tissue but a bad scar. Currently have a decent size lipoma on the same leg

I had Osteoma on my scalp. I had surgery it but didn't biopsy. So is it very risk for me or not? Doctor didn't advised me for biopsy.

It's pretty rare that osteomas or lipomas are cancerous so I wouldn't worry unless it's not healing properly.