LIPOMA REMOVAL, IN WARE

A lipoma is usually a soft, slow-growing lump beneath the skin that can often be moved slightly when pressed. They are commonly harmless, but not every lump is a lipoma, so it is important to have any new, changing or uncertain lump assessed properly. The NHS describes lipomas as soft, fatty lumps under the skin that are usually harmless.

It is worth arranging an assessment if the lump is growing, painful, firm, fixed, deep, or simply not behaving like a typical harmless lipoma. UK referral guidance is particularly cautious about unexplained soft tissue lumps that are increasing in size, and other concerning features can include size above 5 cm, pain, or being deep to the fascia.

Yes, many straightforward lipomas can be removed under local anaesthetic in a suitable clinic setting. This is often a good option for smaller, superficial lipomas because it avoids a general anaesthetic and allows you to go home the same day. Whether this is appropriate depends on the size, depth and position of the lump, which is why an assessment comes first. This last point is an inference based on standard minor-surgery practice and the fact that deeper or larger lumps may need further investigation.

Ultrasound is not routinely needed for every obvious lipoma, but it can be very helpful if the diagnosis is uncertain or the lump has any concerning features. UK guidance supports urgent ultrasound for unexplained lumps that are increasing in size, and clinical concern is higher if a lump is painful, larger than 5 cm, fixed or deep.

In many cases, yes. The NHS notes that if a lipoma is removed, it may be sent to a laboratory to confirm the diagnosis. Sending tissue for histology can provide reassurance and is particularly helpful if there has been any uncertainty before removal.

Any lipoma removal will leave a scar, because the lump is removed through a cut in the skin. The final scar usually depends on the size and location of the lipoma, how easily it can be removed, and how your skin heals afterwards. Most patients are mainly concerned that the lump has gone and that the scar settles well over time, but it is always best to discuss likely scar length during your consultation. The exact scar outcome is patient-specific, and that part is a clinical inference rather than a fixed guideline statement.

No. You can book directly with us for a private lipoma assessment without seeing your GP first.

Yes. You are welcome to send a photo for an initial opinion, although an in-person assessment is sometimes needed to confirm whether it is a lipoma and whether removal is suitable.

Lipoma removal in Ware starts from £695, depending on the size, location and complexity of the lump, and whether any ultrasound or histology is recommended. We will explain the likely cost clearly before treatment, so you know exactly what to expect before you go ahead.

Yes. We regularly see patients from Ware, Hertford, Hoddesdon, Broxbourne, Cheshunt, and the surrounding Hertfordshire areas who are looking for a convenient private assessment for a lump under the skin. If you are unsure whether your lump is a lipoma, you can still book an appointment, and we can advise you on the most appropriate next step.