Multiple Lipoma Treatment: Fix Your Movement and Discomfort Quickly
M.CH, MS, ISAPS Mentor
11000+ Cosmetic Surgeries
650+ Lipoma Removal Surgeries
Do Not Let Lipoma Hold You Back
- Are you bothered by soft, painless lumps forming under your skin?
- Do you feel self-conscious about visible bulges on your arms, back, or neck?
- Are these fatty tumors multiplying—and now affecting your appearance or comfort?
Though lipomas are usually harmless, their presence can affect how you feel, dress, or move. In some cases, multiple lipomas can grow in size and number—causing aesthetic concerns, discomfort, or emotional stress. While they may be painless, they’re rarely welcome.
Thankfully, modern cosmetic surgery offers a safe and painless, scarless, and itch-free solution. At Allure Medspa, Mumbai, Dr. Milan Doshi uses advanced techniques to remove single or multiple lipomas with precision—restoring your skin’s natural contour without visible scars or complications. Whether for medical reasons or cosmetic improvement, multiple lipoma removal can help you regain comfort and confidence.
Global Statistics:
- According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), lipomas affect approximately 1% of the global population
- Multiple lipomas are more common in men, while single lipomas appear more frequently in women
- Most commonly found in people aged 35 to 60 years
Source: NIH, PRS Global Open Case Studies
Let’s explore how multiple lipoma removal works, who benefits most, and why choosing the right surgeon matters.
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What Is Multiple Lipoma or Fat Tumor Removal?
Multiple Lipomas are benign, soft fatty tumors that develop under the skin. They are typically painless, slow-growing, and mobile to touch. While a single lipoma is common, some people develop dozens or even hundreds across different parts of the body—a condition called familial multiple lipomatosis.
Multiple lipoma removal is a minimally invasive surgical procedure designed to safely extract these fat lumps using techniques that leave minimal or no visible scarring. Depending on the size, number, and location of the lipomas, Dr. Milan Doshi uses radiofrequency, micro-incisions, or liposuction-assisted methods for scarless results and quick recovery.
This procedure is often done under local anesthesia as a day-care surgery and does not require hospital admission. It is safe, efficient, and suitable for most adults with cosmetic or symptomatic lipomas.
Synonyms for Lipoma:
Multiple Lipomas, Lipid Tumors, Fatty Tumors, Fat Lump, Subcutaneous Lipoma, Fat Lipoma, Adipose Tumor, Skin Lumps, Soft Tumor, Lipoma Tumor
Lipoma surgery offers both physical relief and cosmetic improvement, helping you feel more comfortable, confident, and free in your daily life.
- Relief from Pain: Removes deep or pressure-sensitive lipomas that cause discomfort.
- Enhanced Skin Appearance: Eliminates visible lumps for smoother, more even skin.
- Improved Mobility: Restores range of motion if lipoma was limiting movement.
- Better Clothing Fit: Allows more outfit options without awkward bulges.
- Boosted Self-Confidence: Many patients feel more at ease in public and in photos.
- Mental Calmness: Eases concerns about the growth being something serious.
You’re a good candidate for multiple lipoma surgery if you’re healthy, emotionally stable, and have bothersome or visible lipomas affecting quality of life.
- Age 18 or older: Surgery is generally advised for adults with developed skin and tissue.
- Physically healthy: No major medical conditions that impair healing.
- Emotionally prepared: Realistic expectations and readiness for post-op care.
- Presence of multiple lipomas: Especially if they are growing or painful.
- Pain or irritation: Lipomas causing pressure, discomfort, or nerve pain.
- Self-consciousness: Visible lipomas affecting clothing choices or confidence.
A consultation is the first and most crucial step before undergoing multiple lipoma surgery. It ensures accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment planning, and helps set realistic expectations—making the procedure safer and more effective.
What Happens During a Consultation?
- Medical History Review: Your surgeon will evaluate your health background, any genetic predisposition, and previous surgeries to ensure you’re fit for the procedure.
- Physical Examination: A detailed assessment of the number, size, and location of lipomas on your body.
- Accurate Diagnosis: Confirms the lumps are lipomas and rules out other conditions like cysts or tumors.
- Customized Surgical Plan: The surgeon will design a treatment strategy tailored to your lipoma distribution and cosmetic goals.
- Anesthesia Evaluation: Discussion on whether local or general anesthesia is best for your case based on complexity.
- Risk and Complication Briefing: Explains potential risks like scarring, recurrence, or infection so you’re fully informed.
- Realistic Expectations: Helps you understand cosmetic improvements and symptom relief after surgery.
- Q&A Session: An opportunity to ask questions and clarify any concerns before proceeding.
Bottom line: A thorough consultation builds trust, ensures safety, and prepares you for the best possible surgical outcome.
Multiple lipomas can be treated with excision, liposuction, or a combination of both—based on size, location, and desired cosmetic outcome.
- Lipoma Excision Surgery: A precise cut is made to remove the fatty tumor. Ideal for single or well-defined lipomas.
Benefit: Complete removal with minimal recurrence risk. - Liposuction for Lipoma: A thin cannula is used to suction out fat through a tiny incision. Best for multiple or clustered lipomas.
Benefit: Minimally invasive with faster recovery and barely visible scars. - Combined Technique: Excision and liposuction used together for complex or large lipomas.
Benefit: Custom approach offering thorough removal, better cosmetic results, and quicker healing.
Multiple lipomas are removed through a minimally invasive process involving anesthesia, incision, removal, and suturing for smooth recovery.
- Anesthesia: Local or general anesthesia is administered to ensure a painless experience.
- Infiltration: A numbing solution is injected to minimize bleeding and discomfort.
- Incision & Removal: Small cuts are made over each lipoma to extract the fatty tissue, either manually or via suction.
- Skin Closure: The area is stitched with care to aid healing and reduce scarring.
Multiple lipoma surgery offers complete removal of lumps, improved mobility, enhanced aesthetics, and fast recovery with minimal discomfort.
- Removes Lipomas Completely: Prevents recurrence when fully excised.
- Improved Movement: Relief from stiffness or restricted motion due to large or clustered lipomas.
- Reduced Pain or Discomfort: Eases pressure on nerves or surrounding tissues.
- Improved Body Aesthetics: Smoothens the skin surface and restores natural contours.
- Short Recovery Time: Especially with liposuction or minimally invasive techniques.
Most patients recover within 1–2 weeks, but complete healing for larger or multiple lipomas may take up to 2–4 months.
- Avoid heavy activities: No heavy lifting or strenuous exercise for at least 1–2 weeks.
- Stress management: Keep stress levels low to promote faster healing.
- Wound care: Follow post-op care instructions to reduce swelling and scarring.
- Follow-ups: Attend all follow-up visits to ensure proper healing and avoid complications.
- Full recovery timeline: Minor lipomas heal faster, while multiple or larger ones may need 2–4 months.
Side effects are rare but may include bleeding, infection, or minor scarring—especially if not performed by an experienced plastic surgeon.
- Bleeding: Minimal and typically resolves with proper care.
- Infection: Preventable with sterile technique and antibiotics.
- Scarring: Small scars may form, often fading over time.
- Swelling or bruising: Usually mild and subsides in a few days.
- Recurrence risk: Very low when surgery is done correctly.
The cost of multiple lipoma surgery in Mumbai typically ranges from ₹40,000 to ₹1,50,000, depending on the number, size, and location of lipomas.
- Starting Cost: ₹40,000 at Allure Medspa
- Comprehensive Packages: Includes stay, surgical care, and post-op support
- Influencing Factors:
- Number of lipomas
- Size and depth of each lipoma
- Body area involved
- Type of surgical technique (Excision, Liposuction, or Combined)
- Optional Costs: Pre-op tests, special garments, long-term follow-ups (if needed)
Dr. Milan Doshi is one of the most trusted cosmetic surgeons for multiple lipoma treatment in Mumbai, with 25+ years of experience and 650+ surgeries.
- 25+ years of experience in cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries
- Performed over 650 successful multiple lipoma removals
- Known for personalized care and minimal scarring results
- Internationally trained and board-certified plastic surgeon
- Highly rated for patient satisfaction and post-op results
Allure Medspa in Mumbai is the best-rated center for multiple lipoma surgery, offering advanced technology, expert care, and patient-focused facilities.
- State-of-the-art operation theatres with advanced safety protocols
- Led by Dr. Milan Doshi, renowned for cosmetic tumor removal
- Overnight stay facilities for outstation patients
- Private, hygienic, and comfortable patient rooms
- Compassionate and well-trained medical staff
- Assured confidentiality and seamless recovery experience
ICD-10 Codes for Multiple Lipomas
| ICD-10 Code | Description |
|---|---|
| D17.0 | Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of head, face, and neck |
| D17.1 | Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of trunk |
| D17.2 | Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of limbs |
| D17.9 | Benign lipomatous neoplasm, unspecified |
| D17.5 | Benign lipomatous neoplasm of intra-abdominal organs |
CPT Codes for Multiple Lipoma Removal
| CPT Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 11400 | Excision of benign lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less |
| 11401 | Excision of benign lesion including margins, 0.6 to 1.0 cm |
| 11402 | Excision of benign lesion including margins, 1.1 to 2.0 cm |
| 11403 | Excision of benign lesion including margins, 2.1 to 3.0 cm |
| 11404 | Excision of benign lesion including margins, 3.1 to 4.0 cm |
| 11406 | Excision of benign lesion including margins, over 4.0 cm |
| 21930 | Excision of soft tissue tumor of back or flank, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm |
| 21931 | Excision of soft tissue tumor of back or flank, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater |
| 22900 | Excision of tumor, soft tissue of abdominal wall, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm |
| 22901 | Excision of tumor, soft tissue of abdominal wall, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater |
| 15877 | Liposuction, trunk (if combined with removal for contouring in large cases) |
Q1. What causes lipomas to form?
Ans. The exact cause is unknown, but lipomas often run in families. Genetic factors, trauma, and certain medical conditions may increase your chances of developing them.
Q2. Can lipomas turn cancerous?
Ans. No, lipomas are benign (non-cancerous) fatty tumors. However, any sudden growth or pain should be evaluated to rule out liposarcoma, a rare cancerous variant.
Q3. Are lipomas linked to high cholesterol or fatty liver?
Ans. There is no direct proven link. However, some people with metabolic disorders or obesity may be more prone to developing lipomas.
Q4. Do lipomas go away with weight loss?
Ans. No, lipomas do not shrink with weight loss. They are composed of fat cells but are encapsulated, so diet and exercise have minimal impact on them.
Q5. Should lipomas be removed?
Ans. Removal is optional unless the lipoma is painful, growing, pressing on nerves, or causing cosmetic concerns. Surgical excision is a safe and effective treatment.
Q6. What happens if a lipoma is left untreated?
Ans. Most lipomas remain harmless. However, they may grow larger, become more noticeable, or cause discomfort if they press on surrounding tissues.
Q7. Can a lipoma burst or spread?
Ans. Lipomas do not burst or spread like infections or cancers. However, they can grow in size or multiply in number in rare genetic conditions like familial multiple lipomatosis.
Q8. Can lipomas be dissolved naturally?
Ans. There is no clinically proven natural remedy to dissolve lipomas. Surgery is the most reliable option for complete removal.
Q9. What is the new treatment for lipomas?
Ans. Surgical excision remains the gold standard. Some lipomas can be treated with liposuction or minimal incision extraction for better cosmetic results.
Q10. What does a lipoma look like when removed?
Ans. Once removed, a lipoma looks like a soft, rubbery lump of yellowish fatty tissue. It is usually encapsulated and non-invasive.
Q11. Can dermatologists diagnose lipomas?
Ans. Yes, dermatologists and surgeons can diagnose lipomas by clinical exam. In unclear cases, an ultrasound or biopsy may be advised.
Q12. How long until lipoma goes away after surgery?
Ans. Once surgically removed, a lipoma is permanently gone from that site. Healing time may take 1–2 weeks depending on the size and number removed.
Q13. Is lipoma removal covered by insurance?
Ans. If lipoma removal is deemed medically necessary due to pain or functional issues, some insurance plans may cover it. Cosmetic removals are usually not covered.
Q14. What is the myth and fact of multiple lipomas?
Ans. Myth: Lipomas are always painless.
Fact: Some lipomas can cause pain, especially if they press on nerves or are located deep within tissues.
Q15. What are the noticeable results after multiple lipoma surgery?
Ans. The results include smoother, flatter skin and improved appearance with minimal or nearly invisible scars when performed by an expert.
Q16. What steps should I follow after multiple lipoma surgery?
Ans. Keep the area clean and dry, avoid heavy activities, and take medications as prescribed. Follow-up with your surgeon for proper recovery and scar management.
Q17. Is multiple lipoma removal surgery risky?
Ans. The procedure is safe in experienced hands. Rare risks include bleeding, infection, or minor scarring, which can be minimized with expert care.
Q18. How long does lipoma surgery last?
Ans. Surgery duration varies based on the number and size of lipomas. Typically, it takes 1 to 2 hours for multiple lipomas in one session.
Q19. How many lipomas can be removed at once?
Ans. An experienced surgeon can remove dozens—even 100+—lipomas in a single session depending on patient tolerance and safety guidelines.
Q20. At what size should a lipoma be removed?
Ans. Lipomas larger than 2 cm, causing discomfort, cosmetic concern, or growing steadily, should be considered for removal after medical evaluation.
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