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The most common way of treating the lipoma is removing it through surgery. While smaller lipomas are removed by enucleation, larger lipomas are excised.
Enucleation is performed if your lipoma is very small. In enucleation, our surgeon removes the lipoma from the surrounding tissues via a small incision. The lipoma is then enucleated. As the incision is very small, sutures are not required and your wound is simply covered with a pressure dressing.
Excision is performed if your lipoma is large. In excision, our surgeon removes the lipoma and a margin of surrounding tissues via a few larger incisions over the lipoma. Through the opening, he or she starts to dissect through the subcutaneous fat using a scalpel to reach the tumour underneath while avoiding the blood vessels and nerves in that area. The incision is later closed with sutures.
The surgery can be done in the doctor’s office or as an outpatient procedure. This procedure is carried out under local anaesthesia in most cases, except in cases where the lipoma is in an area that is not easily accessible through a simple incision through your skin. In such cases, you may have to be in an operating room where the lipoma is removed under general anaesthesia.
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A lipoma that is left alone usually does not cause any problems. However, it can be excised if the lump bothers you. A specialist’s advice in this field will allow for you to receive the best treatment recommendation based on various factors, including:
A lipoma is the result of fatty tissue and cannot be reduced through self-care measures.
Warm compresses may work for other types of skin lumps, but they prove ineffective in treating a lipoma because these formations contain fat cells that do not respond well to heat treatment.
Methods such as hot baths or warm compresses could potentially cause damage if applied incorrectly. You should never try to remove a lipoma by yourself, consider seeking professional medical advice when dealing with a lipoma removal.
When a lipoma is discovered, it is important to recognise the characteristics of your specific type.
For example, some slow growing and painless lipomas do not require any scans, while others that grow quickly may require further investigations.
If a lipoma has grown beyond 5cm, you may be advised to undergo a scan to check for signs of abnormalities. Additionally, an MRI may also be necessary if swelling happens very suddenly as these traits are not common in a skin lipoma. If you are unsure of what to do if you have a skin lipoma, consider seeking medical advice.
A permanent scar will form after the removal of your lipoma, and this is unavoidable. Other risks include wound infection, poor scarring (with lumpy or stretched scars).
Although it is very rare, some people may experience a recurrence in which you may have another lipoma forming in a similar location as the previous one.
A lipoma surgery is rarely painful. Most lipoma treatments in Singapore will be conducted with local anaesthesia, meaning you may feel pressure and pushing, but no pain.
If the lipoma is large or deep, our doctor may suggest that the operation be done under general anaesthetic for a more comfortable experience with less discomfort.
Our surgeon will give you an injection for local anaesthesia around the lipoma.
The procedure is usually completed within 15 minutes.
In enucleation:
In excision:
The risk of a lipoma returning is small, but it does happen. The vast majority do not come back or if they do, it is many years later and only on rare occasions when there has been some sort of tissue loss that may trigger regrowth.
Most patients who undergo lipoma treatment will be able to return home on the same day after their surgery. The wound will be dressed, but that should not hinder your activity.
In most cases, our doctor will also use absorbable stitches that do not require removal, these stitches will dissolve after 10 to 14 days.
Once the stitches have dissolved, you should require no more than a week to fully recover. You should avoid applying any form of cream, lotion, or makeup to the location of the wound until it has fully healed to prevent infection.
Lipoma treatment in Singapore is insurance claimable.
An Integrated Shield Plan allows Singaporeans to obtain additional coverage on top of what Medishield Life offers for private healthcare.
Suppose you have purchased a hospital plan rider from your insurer, which covers the cost of a deductible along with co-insurance, it is possible that you are eligible to receive cashless treatment during admission at any given time!
For additional queries on fees & costings for lipoma treatment, visit our Fees & Costings Page for more information.
The professional fees involved in removing a lipoma range from $1,000 to $2,000, these prices vary based on the selected hospital. For more information, visit MOH’s Historical Transacted Bill Sizes and Fee Benchmarks, however, that is before taking into account your insurance (e.g. MediShield Life, Integrated Shield Plans) and MediSave payouts.
At G&L Surgical, we understand the concerns about the cost of lipoma removals may be complicated at times. Whether you seek treatment for medical or aesthetic reasons, you are in good hands with our team. We strive to provide transparency with our fees and charges and provide you with the financial counselling necessary to understand the costs involved in getting your lipoma treated.
Dr Ganesh at G & L Surgical Clinic strives to prioritise his patients’ recovery and comfort. Having had adequate experience in performing lipoma removal surgeries for numerous patients for many years in Singapore.
Furthermore, the staff at G & L Surgical Clinic have been thoroughly and adequately trained to make your experience a comfortable and hassle-free one. Whether you intend to undergo our lipoma removals or other medical services in Singapore, you can rest assured that you will be properly and sufficiently cared for by trained professionals.
Organise a consultation with our surgeons for further assistance on lipoma removal surgeries in Singapore.
I had a lipoma on my neck which bothered me for a long time. Dr Ganesh was able to give me good advice on whether I needed to have it removed and in the end I decided to opt for the removal since I couldn’t stand the sight of it.
Surprisingly, the procedure was not as painful as I imagined and Dr Ganesh was very meticulous in how he approached my condition. Throughout the experience, I didn’t feel that I was merely a patient but a friend as he kept the consultation very conversational. I appreciated that I was nervous about having the treatment.
Now, with the lipoma gone, I am feeling better, and definitely happier. Thank you Dr Ganesh and the team at G&L!
Had a 2 cm skin cyst removed from my back by Dr Ganesh. As it was the first time going for an opt, I was nervous at first but staff Jiaxin assured me that everything was fine. True enough, the experience was amazing. Dr Ganesh knew exactly what to do and throughout the procedure, he talked to me to help me feel less nervous. The G&L team also wore a huge smile whenever they saw me and that helped me feel comfortable and relaxed when I was there. In fact, the surgery was almost painless too. If you are looking for a clinic to trust, I highly recommend you go to G&L clinic, they are the best!
I had a lipoma on my shoulder that needed removing as I could feel the pain whenever I carried a bag against my back. I found Dr Ganesh online and scheduled an appointment with him the next day.
I could tell he had the experience because everything I was worried about such as scarring, he managed to have them explained. I felt at ease with his advice and his staff were also very reassuring in guiding me on caring for the wound after the treatment.
Thank you Jiaxin for being so patient in tending to my wound.
Thank you to Dr Ganesh and the G&L team for doing a wonderful job too! Keep it up!
Dr Ganesh is a doctor that cares with a heart. He knows that I was worried about the cysts on my neck getting bigger and arranged for me to be seen on the same day I called. His team was prepared for my arrival and went through my registration swiftly. I liked how efficient they are and it helps make me feel I’m in good hands.
After seeing Dr Ganesh, I got to know I have a lipoma which is non-cancerous but I can remove it if it bothers me.
I got it removed the same week since I was paranoid. It’s a week after and I like the prompt follow up from his team to ensure that I am recovering well. This is the standard that all healthcare providers should have.
Highly recommend them if you are looking for a trusted and professional clinic!
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