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You can trust that your lipoma will be removed correctly the first time around with your reliable lipoma removal doctor in Melbourne. Contact the Advanced Skin Cancer Centre team to enquire about removal or to book an appointment with Dr Ankur Bansal at our Mulgrave clinic.
What is a Lipoma?
A lipoma is a fatty lump found directly under the skin in almost any area of the body. This fatty tissue can have a doughy texture to the touch. While lipomas are generally not painful, some can cause irritation and be unsightly. Often, lipomas are benign, and the most common places they appear are the thighs, back, abdomen, arms, shoulders, and neck.
What Does a Lipoma Look Like?
Lipomas can look like soft, movable lumps under the skin. They vary in size but generally remain small, ranging from 1 to 5 centimetres in diameter. If they touch a nerve, they can be painful. These cases, in particular, make the option of removal appropriate. If you have a lipoma in a cosmetically sensitive area, you can also opt for it to be excised.
Benefits of Removing a Lipoma
Depending on its location, removing a lipoma can have several benefits contributing to one’s well-being, including:
- Pain Relief:
Lipoma treatments can relieve the pain long-term for those experiencing tender lesions. Not all lipomas are painful, but they can be, particularly if they’re large or sitting on a nerve. - Restored Mobility:
If the lesion is in a location that inhibits movement, such as near joints or on the limbs, a lipoma can restrict your range of motion. Removal can restore mobility and allow you to move freely. - Cosmetic Appearance:
Removing a lipoma can improve the skin’s appearance, contributing to a smoother epidermis and boosting self-confidence. - Complication Prevention:
While most lipomas are harmless, there’s a slight chance they could grow more prominent, become painful, or (in rare cases) turn cancerous. Removal limits these potential risks.
What are The Risks of Lipoma Removal?
Removing your lipoma is a low-risk procedure and an effective treatment. Our Melbourne clinic has the expertise to treat lipomas effectively. Like everything in medicine, nothing is guaranteed, and there can be complications. Some of these can include scarring, bleeding, infection, incomplete removal, or in some cases, regrowth.
The doctors in post-operative care will give you all the information you need for optimal recovery. To ensure an excellent outcome, it is imperative to follow the post-operative care steps throughout your recovery.
How do You Remove a Lipoma?
We remove lipoma through a simple procedure called an Excision. We use local anaesthetic to numb the area, which allows for a comfortable extraction with minimal disruption to the rest of your day. An incision is made over the lipoma, and the fatty tissue is carefully excised.
The incision site is stitched together and dressed, allowing you to recover comfortably. Finally, the lesion is sent to a lab for analysis and diagnosis. Stitches are generally removed within a week of the excision.
Why Choose Advanced Skin Cancer Centre?
Bespoke Skin Journeys
We recognise that each individual’s skin is especially unique. We take pride in offering bespoke treatments to match your specific skin needs. Our team of doctors come equipped with the best techniques, ensuring that your skin journey is as effective as it is innovative.
Holistic Approach
The skin encompasses the entire body, which means we need to consider skin health as part of the whole body. Sometimes, it’s not just one area that needs to be looked after, and our doctors are diligent in ensuring all skin is accounted for.
Mole Removal & Mole Check With The Doctors
Trust you are having your moles removed by the professionals and book an appointment with us for your next mole removal. If you suddenly experience any changes in your skin, such as mole changes or a sore that won’t heal, take a look at our mole checks and make an appointment as soon as possible.