Which specialist performs lipoma removal?

A lipoma is a lump made of fatty tissue, but a new or changing lump should be examined rather than labelled from appearance alone. The clinician checks its size, depth, mobility, tenderness, growth pattern, and location. If the findings are unclear, they may recommend imaging or another specialist opinion before choosing an operation. Removed tissue may also be sent for laboratory examination according to the clinical plan.

Note when you first noticed the lump and whether it has changed, become painful, or affected movement or clothing. Bring a list of medicines and mention bleeding problems, allergies, diabetes, previous operations, and any earlier scan or biopsy. Ask about the expected scar, anaesthetic, activity restrictions, dressing care, and follow-up.

Arrange a prompt assessment for a lump that grows quickly, feels fixed or unusually firm, becomes painful, causes numbness, or lies deep beneath the skin. After removal, seek advice for worsening redness, increasing pain, fever, wound separation, or drainage.

Ask whether the examination supports a lipoma, whether imaging is needed, how the lump will be removed, what happens to the tissue afterward, and which wound changes should prompt a call.