Lipoma Removal Surgery Cost in India

Are you experiencing discomfort from a skin-colored lump occurring on your body? There are chances that it can be a lipoma. Lipoma is a soft rubber-like lump that usually forms due to the accumulation of fatty tissues.

Lipomas are generally not painful and can be asymptomatic. But, in some cases, they can grow larger in size and can become painful. The lipoma removal surgery cost may vary based on the factors like the area where lipoma has occurred, the size of the lipoma, and the city in which you are undergoing the lipoma treatment.

Different Techniques for Lipoma Removal Surgery with Their Costs

There are different techniques along with their costs through which a plastic surgeon can perform lipoma removal surgery.

Puch-hole for lipoma removal surgery and its cost
During this surgery, the plastic surgeon punches a hole in the skin around the lipoma to remove the whole lump. Once the lump is removed, the surgeon stitches the skin together to seal the punched hole. The average cost of the punch-hole technique for lipoma removal surgery is Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 55,000. However, the cost may differ depending on the size of the lipoma, the area where the lipoma has occurred, etc.

Liposuction for lipoma operation and its cost
The plastic surgeon makes an incision near the lipoma to insert a thin catheter. During this technique, all the fatty tissues are sucked out through a thin tube, and the lipoma is removed successfully. The average cost of liposuction technique for lipoma operation may range from Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 60,000. The mentioned approximate cost may differ from the final cost of the lipoma treatment based on factors like the size of lipoma, the charges of the hospitalization, the type of lipoma, etc.

Lipoma excision surgery and its cost
It is a traditional method to remove a lipoma from the part of the body. Lipoma can occur at any place such as the head, neck, face, back, and other parts of the body. The plastic surgeon makes an incision directly on the lipoma to remove the accumulated fat tissues during this technique. The average cost of lipoma excision surgery may range from Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 45,000. This cost range is approximate, which may differ based on the size of the lipoma, the type of lipoma, the location of the lipoma on the body, etc.

FAQs

What is the consultation fee of a plastic surgeon for lipoma treatment?

The average consultation fee of a plastic surgeon may range from Rs. 1000 to Rs, 1500. This is an average range that may differ on several factors, such as the plastic surgeon's expertise, the plastic surgeon's experience, and the city in which you are consulting a plastic surgeon.

What is the average cost of diagnostic tests recommended before lipoma surgery?

The plastic surgeon thoroughly diagnoses the affected area to check the tenderness around the lipoma. During the consultation, the plastic surgeon would recommend a few diagnostic tests to check the severity and type of the lipoma. The cost of diagnostic tests are as follows-

• MRI scan- Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1500
• CT scan- Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1200
• X-ray- Rs. Rs 500 - Rs. 1000
• Biopsy- Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1500

Does medical insurance cover lipoma surgery cost?

Insurance providers across India include lipoma treatment for medical reasons. But, in some cases, people undergo lipoma removal surgery for aesthetic reasons. Lipoma surgery performed for cosmetic reasons is typically not covered under medical insurance. However, to confirm this or get an estimate for lipoma surgery, call the number mentioned on the page.

Why does lipoma operation cost vary from case to case?

The final cost of lipoma surgery may differ based on the following factors-

• The type of lump
• The type of technique used for the lipoma removal surgery
• The diagnostic tests recommended by the plastic surgeon
• The selection of hospital
• The choice of the plastic surgeon
• The charges of hospitalization
• The medication prescribed during the lipoma treatment, etc

Conclusion

The above-mentioned cost range is approximate and may differ from the final cost of lipoma treatment. To get a closer estimate about the lipoma surgery cost, book a free appointment by filling in your details in the form given on the page or call the mentioned number to speak to us directly.