✦ SMALL-INCISION LIPOMA REMOVAL

Minimal-Incision Lipoma Extraction

Q: Is this technique suitable for all lipomas?

It is best suited for small and medium-sized lipomas, especially in cosmetically sensitive areas. Very large or deep-seated lipomas may need a slightly longer incision for safe and complete removal.

Q: Is recurrence higher with this technique?

Recurrence is slightly higher than standard excision if the capsule is not removed fully. With careful technique, recurrence rates remain low and cosmetic benefits clearly outweigh this small risk for many patients.

Q: Will I have stitches?

Usually only one or two fine stitches, or skin glue alone, are needed. The tiny opening heals quickly with minimal wound care.

Q: When can I return to gym workouts?

Light activities resume immediately. Gym workouts and heavy lifting are avoided for about a week to allow the small wound to fully heal without tension.

Modified technique using a very small incision to extract small or medium-sized lipomas — gives an excellent cosmetic result with minimal scarring, ideal for cosmetically sensitive areas.

20–40 min PROCEDURE

Day Care HOSPITAL STAY

>95% SUCCESS RATE

Same Day RETURN TO ROUTINE

What is Minimal-Incision Lipoma Extraction?

Minimal-Incision Lipoma Extraction is a refined surgical technique to remove small to medium-sized lipomas through a very small incision — usually 5–10 mm long. The lipoma is gently squeezed and extracted out through the small opening, giving an excellent cosmetic result with minimal scarring. The technique is particularly valuable for lipomas in cosmetically sensitive areas such as the face, neck, arms, and visible parts of the body. Dr. Tejasree Vengala performs minimal-incision lipoma extraction at Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad, with attention to clean technique and patient comfort.

Suitable for small and medium-sized lipomas, especially in cosmetically sensitive areas such as the face, neck, arms, and chest, where minimising the scar is a priority.

How the Procedure Works

Local Anaesthesia & Marking

The lipoma is carefully marked, and local anaesthesia is given around and beneath the lump.

Tiny Skin Incision

A very small incision (5–10 mm) is made directly over the lipoma, hidden along natural skin lines.

Capsule Mobilisation

The lipoma capsule is gently separated from surrounding tissues using fine instruments through the small opening.

Extraction

The lipoma is gently squeezed and pulled out through the small incision in one piece, along with its capsule.

Closure & Discharge

The tiny incision is closed with one or two fine sutures or simply with skin glue, leaving a minimal scar. Patients return home the same day.

Outcomes

20–40 minDURATION

Day CareHOSPITAL STAY

>95%SUCCESS RATE

1 WeekFULL HEALING

Who Needs This Treatment?

→Very small incision — excellent cosmetic outcome
→Ideal for face, neck, arms, and visible areas
→Day-care procedure under local anaesthesia
→Minimal scarring compared to standard excision
→Same-day return to normal activities
→Quick healing with minimal wound care

When a patient comes in worried about both the lipoma and the scar, the minimal-incision technique is a quiet pleasure to offer — a tiny opening, a gentle extraction, and a result they barely notice in the mirror a few months later.

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

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this technique suitable for all lipomas?+

Is recurrence higher with this technique?+

Will I have stitches?+

When can I return to gym workouts?+

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