✦ STANDARD LIPOMA REMOVAL

Lipoma Excision (Open)

Q: Is lipoma surgery painful?

The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia and is well tolerated. Mild soreness for a couple of days is normal and easily managed with simple pain medication.

Q: Will the lipoma come back?

Recurrence is very uncommon when the lipoma is removed completely along with its capsule. New lipomas can occasionally develop in different locations, especially in patients prone to multiple lipomas.

Q: Will I have a visible scar?

The incision is small and placed along natural skin lines, fading significantly over months. Final cosmetic outcome is generally excellent.

Q: When can I shower or exercise after surgery?

Most patients can shower the next day after the dressing is removed. Light activity is fine immediately, while heavy exercise and gym workouts are avoided for 1–2 weeks.

Standard surgical removal of a lipoma through a small incision over the lump — complete removal of the fatty tumour along with its capsule, with quick recovery and minimal scarring.

20–45 min PROCEDURE

Day Care HOSPITAL STAY

>99% SUCCESS RATE

Same Day RETURN TO ROUTINE

What is Lipoma Excision (Open)?

Open Lipoma Excision is the most reliable surgical method for removing a lipoma — a soft, benign fatty lump that develops under the skin. The lipoma is removed completely along with its surrounding capsule through a small, well-placed incision, ensuring it does not come back in the same area. The procedure is typically performed under local anaesthesia as a day-care procedure, with most patients returning to normal activities the same day. Dr. Tejasree Vengala performs lipoma excision at Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad, with attention to clean technique and excellent cosmetic results.

Suitable for any symptomatic lipoma — those that are growing, painful, cosmetically bothersome, or causing pressure on nearby structures. Also recommended when the diagnosis is uncertain and tissue is needed for biopsy.

How the Procedure Works

Local Anaesthesia & Marking

The lipoma is marked while the patient is awake and in a comfortable position. Local anaesthesia is given around and beneath the lump.

Skin Incision

A small incision is made directly over the lipoma, planned along natural skin lines for the best cosmetic outcome.

Lipoma Dissection

The lipoma is gently separated from surrounding tissues, and the entire mass is removed along with its capsule.

Haemostasis & Closure

Bleeding is carefully controlled. Deep tissues are closed with absorbable sutures, and skin is closed with fine sutures or skin glue.

Discharge & Same-Day Return

A simple dressing is applied. Patients go home within a few hours and resume light routine activities the same day.

Outcomes

20–45 minDURATION

Day CareHOSPITAL STAY

>99%SUCCESS RATE

1–2 WeeksFULL HEALING

Who Needs This Treatment?

→Complete and definitive removal of the fatty lump
→Lipoma is sent for biopsy to confirm diagnosis
→Minimal recurrence when the capsule is removed completely
→Performed comfortably under local anaesthesia
→Same-day discharge with quick return to routine
→Small, well-placed incision with good cosmetic outcome

Lipomas may be benign, but they can be uncomfortable, growing or simply unwelcome. Removing them completely with the capsule under local anaesthesia is one of the most patient-friendly day-care procedures we offer — quick, neat, and reassuring.

— — Dr. Tejasree Vengala, Consultant Proctologist & Laparoscopic Surgeon, Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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