Suggest Remedy For Removing Lipoma From Upper Back
I am looking to get a lipoma removed from my upper back (approx. 5cm x 6cm). It is an outpatient procedure under local anesthetic and I was quoted an out of pocket estimate of $4,600 - $5,200 at a local hospital. This seems very high to me and I was wondering how much a procedure like this generally is and if there is a more cost-effective solution such as a specialist or plastic surgeon of some sort I could look into? Thank you in advance!!
Hi. As per your case history of Lipoma, my treatment advice is - 1. Don't squeeze the lesion as it may worsen the condition. 2. Apply a mild antibiotic cream like fusiderm cream twice daily on it to avoid infection. 3. Only curative treatment is excision under local anesthesia done by a dermato-surgeon.
Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.
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Suggest Remedy For Removing Lipoma From Upper Back
Hi. As per your case history of Lipoma, my treatment advice is - 1. Don t squeeze the lesion as it may worsen the condition. 2. Apply a mild antibiotic cream like fusiderm cream twice daily on it to avoid infection. 3. Only curative treatment is excision under local anesthesia done by a dermato-surgeon. Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.