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Lipoma Removal
Lipoma removal by surgical excision from £425. Carried out by one of our Consultant Plastic Surgeons at our clinic in Leeds.
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Time
from 30 minutes
Price
from £425, size dependent
Treatment
Surgical excision procedure
Recovery
2-4 weeks
Do
Keep dry (3 days), use scar gel
Don't
Stretch/pull skin for 2 weeks
Lipoma Removal in Leeds
Lipomas are soft, fatty lumps that grow under the skin. They are non-cancerous (benign) and are caused by an overgrowth of fat cells. They can grow anywhere in the body where there are fat cells, but are usually seen on the:
- Shoulders
- Neck
- Chest
- Arms
- Back
- Buttock
- Thigh
They feel soft and ‘doughy’ to touch and range from the size of a pea to a few centimetres across. They grow very slowly and don't usually cause any other problems.
Occasionally, lipomas can develop deeper inside the body, so you won't be able to see or feel them.
Image shows a typical lipoma
What are my options for lipoma removal?
The method that we recommend for lipoma removal is removal by surgical excision. The treatment will generally last around 30 minutes and it is carried out under local anaesthetic.
The cost for the removal of one lipoma by surgical excision is £425, for the removal of more than one lipoma, the treatment cost will be discussed during your consultation.
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Before and After
Removal by Surgical Excision - left temple
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*AFTER
"Just had a procedure done at the Skin Surgery Clinic and I can’t speak highly enough of the whole experience. Every member of staff is friendly, welcoming and professional. You are well informed throughout and nothing is too much trouble.
I had a surgical procedure performed by Mr Robert Bains and I have to say he was amazing, as was the lady who assisted him in theatre. This procedure will make a huge difference to my life and I’m so glad I decided to go with the skin surgery clinic after looking around for some time. Very highly recommend"
Katie Francis
27/06/24
I had a surgical procedure performed by Mr Robert Bains and I have to say he was amazing, as was the lady who assisted him in theatre. This procedure will make a huge difference to my life and I’m so glad I decided to go with the skin surgery clinic after looking around for some time. Very highly recommend"
Katie Francis
27/06/24
"Had a lipoma removed from the back of my head a year ago. It healed nice and I feel normal again. The surgeon and nurses were very nice. I expected the operation to be very expensive but it wasnt, so I do regret not getting the lipoma removed sooner. Thank you everyone at Skin Surgery Clinic."
Darren Jones
25/06/24
Darren Jones
25/06/24
"I had a lipoma removed from my neck today. From walking in to leaving, the care and treatment was simply first class in every respect. Everything was fully explained and I was completely at ease.
The surgery was genuinely a pain free proceedure. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend. A very big thank you to Mr Watt and his team."
Dave Stainthorpe
08/02/23
The surgery was genuinely a pain free proceedure. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend. A very big thank you to Mr Watt and his team."
Dave Stainthorpe
08/02/23
Lipoma Removal Video
See a surgical lipoma removal procedure by Mr David Watt, Mr Andrew Williams, Mr Tom Collin and Miss Stephanie Young.
Lipoma Removal Treatment prices
All procedures are carried out by a Consultant Plastic Surgeon.
| Online Consultation - if you would like to book straight in | Click Here |
| Consultation with Nurse | FREE |
| Single Lipoma Removal - Small | from £425 |
| Single Lipoma Removal - Large | from £585 |
| Single Lipoma Removal - Head/Forehead | £585 |
| Per Additional Lipoma | from £300 |
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Who carries out this procedure
Who gets lipomas?
Lipomas are fairly common, with about one in 100 people developing them. It's unusual to develop more than one or two lipomas, unless you have a rare inherited condition called familial multiple lipomatosis, which causes lipomas to develop all over the body.
When to see your GP
You should see your GP if you develop a growth or swelling on your body. They can examine it and confirm whether it's a lipoma.
When a lipoma is pressed, it should feel smooth and soft, like rubber or dough. It may move about under the skin.
If there's any doubt, your GP may recommend that you have an ultrasound scan or a biopsy.
You should also see your GP if you have a lump that:
- is getting bigger
- is painful
- feels hard
- grows back after it's been removed
In this case, your doctor will want to rule out other types of lump.
For diagnosis and treatment without a waiting list, Skin Surgery Clinic also offers:
Lipoma Removal
if you would like a Lipoma removed, this is not something that is usually carried out by the NHS.
We can remove Lipomas at our registered medical clinic in Guiseley by surgical excision.
Is it a Lipoma or a Cyst?
A Cyst is a sac under the skin that contains fluid and can look like a lipoma. Here's how to tell the difference:
- Cysts are close to the skin surface, whereas lipomas are deeper under the skin
- Cysts are firm to the touch, whereas lipomas are soft, mobile and dough-like
- With certain cysts, the skin may be inflamed (red and swollen), but it isn't with lipomas
If it's not possible to determine from the exterior, an ultrasound scan can easily identify lipomas and cysts. If your lipoma is bigger than a golf ball (5cm or about 2 inches) and painful, ask your GP to arrange an ultrasound scan. You can then decide whether you would like it removing privately.
Before and After
Removal by Surgical Excision - left arm
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*AFTER
Lipoma Removal by Surgical Excision - back of knee
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*AFTER
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