Yes — the scar is proportional to the lipoma size. Scars are placed in skin creases when possible and managed with silicone gel and sun protection to fade significantly over 6–12 months.

✦ Lipoma Excision Open

Lipoma Excision Open

Q: Are lipomas cancerous?

Lipomas are benign fatty tumours. Very rarely, deep or large fatty tumours can be a liposarcoma. Dr. Abhishek routinely sends every excised lipoma for histopathology to confirm the benign diagnosis.

Q: Will the lipoma come back?

Recurrence is under 1% with complete capsule removal. If only part of the lipoma is removed (incomplete excision), recurrence can be much higher — which is why complete excision is important.

Q: What is the recovery like?

Most patients return to office work within 2–3 days. Heavy lifting and strenuous exercise are restricted for 1–2 weeks depending on lipoma location and size, to allow proper wound healing.

Open surgical excision of lipomas with complete capsule removal — the definitive treatment for painful, large, or growing fatty tumours with very low recurrence.

20–60 min PROCEDURE

Day-Care HOSPITAL STAY

>99% SUCCESS RATE

1–2 Weeks RECOVERY

What is Lipoma Excision Open?

Open lipoma excision is the standard definitive treatment for symptomatic lipomas — benign fatty tumours that may cause pain, cosmetic concern, or grow over time. The lipoma is removed entirely along with its capsule through an incision proportionate to the lump, ensuring complete removal and very low recurrence. Dr. Abhishek performs open lipoma excision at Lux Hospitals as a day-care procedure under local or general anaesthesia depending on size and location, with histology routinely sent to confirm the benign diagnosis.

How the Procedure Works

Local or General Anaesthesia

Local anaesthesia for small superficial lipomas; GA for large, deep, or sensitive locations.

Incision

A skin incision is made directly over the lipoma, sized appropriately for complete removal.

Lipoma Dissection

The lipoma is carefully dissected from surrounding tissue along with its complete capsule.

Haemostasis

Bleeding points are controlled, and the cavity is irrigated to remove any residual fat.

Layered Closure

Dead space is closed with absorbable sutures; skin is closed with subcuticular sutures for best cosmesis.

Outcomes

20–60 minDURATION

Day-CareHOSPITAL STAY

>99%SUCCESS RATE

Who Needs This Treatment?

→Complete removal with capsule — very low recurrence rate
→Histopathology confirms benign diagnosis definitively
→Suitable for lipomas of any size or depth
→Day-care procedure with same-day discharge for most
→Permanent solution for painful or growing lipomas
→Excellent cosmetic outcome with careful subcuticular closure

Open lipoma excision sounds simple, but doing it well — getting the capsule out cleanly, controlling dead space, and closing meticulously — is what separates a tidy permanent result from a recurrent or unsightly one.

— Dr. Abhishek Katha, Consultant General & Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon, Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad

Common Questions

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