Outpatient Minor Surgery
Lipomas, sebaceous cysts, and other soft tissue masses are usually benign, but their removal is simple, quick, and in many cases performed right in the office.
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These soft tissue masses usually grow slowly and are generally benign, but it’s worth having a specialist evaluate them:
Not every lipoma or cyst requires immediate surgery, but removal is recommended when it grows noticeably, causes discomfort or pain, becomes recurrently infected, raises cosmetic concerns, or when there is diagnostic uncertainty requiring pathology analysis to rule out other conditions. The consultation includes a clinical evaluation to determine the best timing and approach.
Most of these procedures are outpatient and short in duration, often performed with local anesthesia right in the office, with no need for hospitalization.
Outpatient procedure: Most of these cases are resolved in the office in under an hour, with no need for hospitalization or extended time off.
Recovery is usually quick — most patients resume normal activities in 1 to 3 days, with simple wound care. The final scar depends on the size and location of the mass, but is always minimized as much as possible.
In most cases, no — the procedure is performed on an outpatient basis, often in the office with local anesthesia.
The vast majority of lipomas are completely benign. In cases of doubt, the sample can be sent to pathology to confirm the diagnosis with certainty.
It’s uncommon if fully removed, though in some cases new masses can form in other areas of the body over time.
The incision is made as small as possible based on the size of the mass, minimizing the resulting scar.
Yes, major medical insurance is accepted in addition to self-pay.
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