Lipoma removal at Aesthetics of Essex
Do you have lumps and bumps under the skin that are causing emotional discomfort?
Are you hiding yourself away and dressing in loose clothing that keeps your arms, shoulders, or body from being seen?
While non-cancerous and not usually painful, lipomas can mar the appearance of unblemished skin – something that can vastly affect self-confidence.
To register for a free-of-charge lipomas removal consultation with one of our experts, or to find out more about surgical removal, please contact us on 01708 225 555.
What are lipomas?
Lipomas are non-cancerous, benign skin tumours that are made of fat cells.
Found below the skin, they can vary in size from the size of a pea up to several centimetres across, and are commonly found on the:
- Trunk and back
- Arms and shoulders
- Neck
- Thighs
Unless very large lipomas grow in a sensitive area or press on the nerves, they aren’t normally guilty of causing pain.
This fatty tissue is harmless and can occur for any number of reasons, including:
- As part of an inherited condition – some people have a condition called Familial Multiple Lipomatosis (MFL), which can lead to the development of multiple lipomas.
- Have other conditions that increase their likelihood – including Dercum’s Disease and Gardner Syndrome
- Being middle-aged or older – as you age, lipomas become more likely.
Is lipoma removal surgery necessary?
Made of fat cells and considered completely harmless, not everyone with a lipoma or multiple lipomas opts for removal. You don’t have to, and can live perfectly happily if you decide on an alternative lipomas treatment.
However, if the collection of fatty tissue is ruining the appearance of your soft tissue, a minor surgical procedure can be used to get your lipoma removed in as little as an hour.
If lipomas are getting you down, we carry out lipoma removal surgery at our Westlands Medical Centre in Hornchurch, Essex, at Aesthetics of Essex.
Lipoma surgery - what to expect
After checking the area, for example, with an MRI scan or physical examination, the surgical procedure to remove lipomas can begin.
- Anaesthesia – a local anaesthetic is injected around the fibrous tissue to numb the area and ensure you feel no pain.
- Incision – a small cut is made in the skin directly over the lipoma.
- Lipoma removal – the provider removes the lipoma from the surrounding tissues.
- Closure – the incision is closed with dissolvable or standard stitches.
- Dressing – a dressing is applied to protect the wound.
Aftercare is thoroughly explained to you and will be based on the location of your lipoma removal, the size of the lipoma, and the type of stitches used to close the wound.
Before we start, our experienced and professional team will talk you through it from start to finish, so you know exactly what to expect and feel comfortable.
How much is lipoma removal?
At Aesthetics of Essex, prices for lipoma removal start at £550, and this includes all consultations, the lipoma removal surgery, and aftercare to ensure the wound heals properly without infection.
For a bespoke quote for the removal of your lipoma/lipomas, you’ll need to join us for a consultation, so this is the starting point for everyone.
Remove lipomas at Aesthetics of Essex
If fatty lumps or familial multiple lipomatosis are holding you back, having them surgically removed in less than an hour could be the solution you are looking for.
Plus, as lipomas don’t tend to grow back after removal, once complete, you’ll be free to live your life without excess fat cells spoiling the appearance of your skin.
If you want to know more about lipoma lump removal, book a free consultation online or call us on 01708 225 555 and we’ll get back to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are lipomas more common in overweight people?
If you are overweight, it is more likely that you will develop lipomas, especially if you have another medical or genetic factor.
Similarly, if you have a history of trauma to a certain area of the body, diabetes, liver disease, or glucose intolerance, you are also slightly more likely to develop excess fat cells in lipomas.
No matter why you have lipomas, a consultation with our expert team can confirm whether or not lipoma removal is a suitable solution for you.
Can you remove more than one lipoma?
Absolutely – surgical lipoma lump removal is suitable for one or multiple lipomas.
The treatment process and timeline can be arranged bespoke to every patient, so if you have queries or multiple lipomas you’d prefer to target, feel free to contact us today – we’d be happy to talk you through the process.
What about very large lipomas?
Whether your lipoma is pea-sized or extremely large, we can help with it all! Large lipomas are the most requested for removal as they can interfere the most with movement and clothing.
If you need help with removing large lipomas, call Aesthetics of Essex on 01708 225 555 today – we have a variety of treatment options you can consider.
