Lipoma Removal in Boston

Lipomas are slow growing fatty masses that are usually benign (not cancer) and grow larger over time. Rarely, they can be malignant (cancer) in the form of a liposarcoma. Lipomas may feel soft, smooth, and move with pressure. They can become painful as they grow and push on surrounding tissues and become deforming. Lipomas can grow on all parts of the body and sometimes a patient may have more than one.

When it comes to lipoma removal Boston plastic surgeons Dr. Taylor and Dr. Sullivan are board certified and can gently and safely remove lipomas with the goals of reducing or eliminating symptoms, restoring normal contour or appearance, and establishing a diagnosis. The procedure is usually performed with just local anesthesia - the area is gently and carefully numbed with medicine and the patient feels no pain. Our Boston lipoma removal patients with larger lesions may benefit from sedation or anesthesia at the time of lesion removal.

The lipoma can then be removed through the smallest possible incision placed in a wrinkle or crease to minimize or hide the scar. For lesions on the scalp, unlike many other doctors, Dr. Taylor and Dr. Sullivan do NOT shave or remove hair. Removal is usually straightforward. The small wound can then be meticulously closed with stitches that are buried and dissolving, so stitch removal is not required. Lipoma removal patients recover quickly with little to no discomfort or interruption in their usual activities or work. The day of the procedure should be relaxing “like a day at the spa”.