Lipoma Removal Surgery in Boulder, CO

Lipomas are non-cancerous masses that form beneath the skin. The majority are not harmful, although removal is advised in certain circumstances. Alpine Surgical provides lipoma removal surgery in Boulder, CO, in these rare cases. 

Safe and Simple Excision of Benign Fatty Tumors

Lipomas are usually soft, pea-sized, and slowly growing. They often appear on your arms, upper thigh, shoulders, upper arms, and buttocks. Lipoma removal surgery is typically a minor procedure, although it can be more intrusive if you have several lipomas or if they are huge.

Surgery is occasionally performed to remove lipomas for cosmetic reasons or if they are causing pain. Removal may also be done when the lipoma is getting bigger. It is uncommon for lipomas to recur following surgery.

The surgery involves excision, or cutting off the lump from the skin. The only procedure that can typically totally eradicate a lipoma is excision.

Lipoma Surgery Procedure

The surgery removal of a lipoma is typically a simple process. Here’s a broad overview of what to anticipate:

• Local anesthesia is administered around the lump to numb the area. If the lump is massive, an IV may be used for sedation or general anesthesia.
• Next, our doctor will cut the skin over the lipoma.
• After that, they will stitch the wound and remove the lipoma.

The procedure often takes less than an hour. The incision is usually around the lipoma’s width. Our surgeons may also use the squeeze technique. In this method, the lipoma is forced via a smaller incision, which helps minimize scarring. However, the squeeze technique is frequently ineffective for larger lipomas.

Recovering from the Surgery

After your surgery, you will be allowed to return home. The type of stitches our surgeon employs will determine whether they dissolve on their own or require removal in 7–10 days.

For a few days, you may have some soreness in the area of the surgery site. Over-the-counter drugs such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen (Advil or Tylenol) can typically be used to treat the pain. There can be some minor swelling, but you can help control it by applying an ice pack.

You should be able to resume the majority of your normal activities immediately. However, you should wait a few days before exercising and roughly a week before engaging in strenuous activities.

Lipoma Removal Surgery at Alpine Surgical

Lipomas are not cancerous, but if your lump is getting bigger, causing pain, or aesthetically unappealing, Alpine Surgical can help you. We provide safe lipoma removal surgery in Boulder, CO. Contact our office to learn more about this surgical service or schedule an appointment.