Question 1

is it safe to remove lipomas at home ? if so, where can i get anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: There are potential complications that can occur from the removal of the lipoma, like uncontrolled bleeding, cutting vital adjacent structures like blood vessels, nerves, tendons and organs.   Also what medications and health issues do you have?  Please have your procedure performed by a trained surgical team that can handle complications quick and effectively.

Question 2

how can i remove my lipoma from body?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: Lipomas should be removed if they are getting larger, causing symptoms, or show signs on exam for concern.  Surgery is required to remove them, but if they are small they can be removed in the clinic.

Question 3

does liposonix work to remove lipomas?

Accepted Answer

Wouldn't try it...: I am very skeptical that the procedure works as advertised at all. But as for lipomas, they are not normal fat collections. Trying to break them up with ultrasound is unlikely to work. I'd save my $3, 000 and talk to a general surgeon. Many can be done under local anesthesia in the office. And much cheaper with less pain.

Question 4

could i die if i get the lipoma from my back removed?

Accepted Answer

Very unlikely!: There is more than a 99% chance you won't die from having the lipoma removed. This is a small operation just under the skin, and your doctor will likely use a local anesthetic. Why are you having it removed? I would like to say 100% you won't die, but i can't predict everything. Any surgery has risk. (the ceiling could collapse while you're in the office.) but i predict you'll be ok!

Question 5

when i get the lipoma from my back removed, will i be in pain?

Accepted Answer

Usually Very Little: Depending upon the size and location(superficial v. Next to muscle), lipomas can be removed under local, twilight, or general anesthesia.  Post operatively, there is usually very little pain and no restrictions.

Question 6

hello dr
how are you ?
i think i have lipoma do you know who can check and 
remove this ? east rand

Accepted Answer

Lipoma: Lipomas are quite common and in some patients may run in families.  They are of the usually no medical concern unless they are pressing on structures such as blood vessels or nerves. in some patients they may be of cosmetic concern and therefore may warrant removal.  I would recommend a plastic surgeon or dermatologist so as to minimize the risks of any scarring.

Question 7

fatty lipoma on lower back shoit'd i get it removed?

Accepted Answer

Up to you: Removal is relatively safe, out patient procedure.

Question 8

i have a posttraumatic lipoma located on my  back that i would like to have removed. how do i go about this?  would lipo work?

Accepted Answer

Lipomas: Lipomas are usually removed with simple excision.  That means we cut it out.  Depending on the size, this can be done with local anesthesia or local and sedation.  This is usually an outpatient procedure.  In some cases the lipoma can come back.  This will require a final surgery to remove the remnant that recurred.  Usually that is the final surgery.

Question 9

what type of surgeons remove lipomas?

Accepted Answer

Several : Depending on the location of the lipoma, general surgeons, plastic surgeons, or ENT facial plastic surgeons may remove lipomas.

Question 10

should i get the lipoma on my cheek removed?

Accepted Answer

Yes : Lipoma is usually benign you can have it taken off under local we still would send off to pathology.

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Is it safe to remove lipomas at home ? if so, where can i get anesthesia?

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How can i remove my lipoma from body?

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Does liposonix work to remove lipomas?

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Could i die if i get the lipoma from my back removed?

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When i get the lipoma from my back removed, will i be in pain?

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Hello dr how are you ? i think i have lipoma do you know who can check and remove this ? east rand

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Fatty lipoma on lower back shoit'd i get it removed?

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I have a posttraumatic lipoma located on my back that i would like to have removed. how do i go about this? would lipo work?

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What type of surgeons remove lipomas?

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Should i get the lipoma on my cheek removed?

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