If you’ve discovered a soft, movable lump beneath your skin, chances are it is a lipoma. While the word may sound alarming, lipomas are typically benign and cause minimal harm. But what exactly are they? Should you worry about their growth? And when is removal necessary? The team at Kliniken will work with you on lipoma removal and explain the steps for treatment. Visit our clinic location in the North Yorkshire’s countryside to get started.
OVERVIEW
A lipoma is a slow-growing, fatty lump that forms just beneath the skin. These growths are non-cancerous and often feel soft, doughy, and easy to move. Lipomas can develop anywhere on the body but are most commonly found on the neck, shoulders, back, abdomen, arms, and thighs. While lipomas are generally harmless, they can sometimes cause discomfort or anxiety, especially if they grow near sensitive areas or become noticeable to others.
| PROCEDURE | PRICING |
|---|---|
| Consultation with a Consultant Plastic Surgeon | £100 |
| Single Lipoma Removal - Small | £375 |
| Single Lipoma Removal - Large | £450 |
| Single Lipoma Removal - Head/Forehead | £550 |
| Per Additional Lipoma | £290 |
The exact cause of lipomas is not clearly understood, but several factors have been put forward as contributors. Here are some potential causes and risk factors:
Lipoma removal is not usually medically necessary. However, there are specific situations when removal might be advisable. If any of the following apply to you, talk to the team at Kliniken about lipoma removal:
Before proceeding with lipoma treatment, be sure to get to know the most common approaches. Typically, lipoma removal is a minor surgery that involves numbing the area with a local anaesthetic and making a small incision into the lump. From there, the fatty material inside is removed, and the wound is bandaged up. In most cases, patients can resume their normal activities within a few days, but recovery time will depend on the size and location of the lipoma.
Surgery isn’t the only option for lipoma treatment. Sometimes, steroid injections are effective in shrinking its size. While this option is minimally invasive, injections won’t eliminate the lipoma completely. This approach is less common and used for patients who want to avoid surgical procedures.
Because fatty lump treatment is only a minor surgery, recovery is quite straightforward. In general, you’ll want to avoid strenuous activity for a few days after lipoma removal and follow these guidelines:
Too often, Yorkshire residents allow lipomas and other skin conditions to affect their confidence and self-esteem. Thankfully, Kliniken is here to help you restore your appearance and eliminate discomfort. When you consult with us, we’ll discuss the basics of lipoma treatment, recovery, and the lipoma removal cost. Schedule your first appointment with us today.
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