Lipoma Removal In Tampa, FL

LIPOMA REMOVAL:

Lipomas can be removed in 2 ways, depending on the size and location.
The procedure can be done under local anesthesia or under sedation.

Here are some removal methods:

1. Surgical excision:
   • Most common method
   • Area is numbed with local anesthesia
   • A small incision is made and the lipoma is removed with the capsule
   • Stitches are usually required
   • Done as an outpatient procedure and takes about 30 minutes.
2. Liposuction:
   • For larger and softer lipomas
   • Area is numbed with local anesthesia
   • A cannula is used to remove the fat using a suction technique
   • Less scarring
   • Higher chance of recurrence if parts of the capsule remain
   • Proceedure takes 30-45 minutes