Lipoma is a fatty tissue growth that develops gradually within the skin. People of any age can develop a lipoma, and it can occur on the neck, shoulders, forearms, arms, and thighs. They are usually classified as tumors, benign, or fatty growth. Lipoma treatment is not necessary unless it is bothering you.
There are many types of tumors, but a lipoma is usually identified with characteristics like being soft to the touch, moving easily when prodded with your finger, being just under the skin, being colorless, and growing slowly. The lipoma is painful when it is compressing a never under the skin.
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Symptoms of Lipoma
Some of the lipoma symptoms include the following.
- Lipomas usually are seen in the shoulders, abdomen, thighs, arms, neck, and back.
- On growing, lipomas can cause pain if they press on the nearby nerves or if they contain several blood vessels.
- Lipomas move easily even when you apply slight pressure on them.
Lipoma Treatments
In many cases, lipomas don’t require treatment. But if the condition is pestering you, dermatologists can perform surgery to remove it. Lipoma surgeries are safe and usually prove effective. Patients can return home on the same day.
Is there any new treatment for lipoma? The dermatologist may recommend liposuction to remove the lipoma. The procedure involves using a long and thin needle to remove fatty tissues from the growth.
Lipoma Removal Cost
Lipoma removal cost depends on various factors like the dermatologist’s experience, the clinic’s location, the complexities involved in the condition and the treatment, infrastructure or the type of treatment used, etc. But usually, lipoma removal cost starts from Rs. 7000 and its average cost is Rs. 15000.
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