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Book an appointment with Dr Ljiljana PaunkovićRemoval of lipomas and atheromas (sebaceous cysts) in Niš
Lipomas and atheromas are removed surgically, usually under local anaesthetic. An inflamed atheroma is usually treated first and removed once the inflammation settles.
At a glance
- Lesions
- Lipoma and atheromaan atheroma is a sebaceous cyst
- Anaesthetic
- usually Localif needed general (general surgery list)
- Tissue analysis
- usually Pathology
- Price depends on
- Size and number
Facts and description
A lipoma is a benign growth of fatty tissue under the skin, and an atheroma (sebaceous cyst) is a small sac under the skin filled with thick content. At Maja Hospital, Vizantijski bulevar 39 in Niš, plastic surgeons remove them surgically, usually under local anaesthetic, and the removed tissue is usually sent for pathology. The price depends on the size and number of lesions.
All facts
- Lipoma
- A benign growth of fatty tissue under the skin, usually soft and movable
- Atheroma
- Sebaceous cyst: a small sac under the skin filled with thick content
- Procedure
- Surgical removal of the whole lesion, including the sac for an atheroma
- Anaesthetic
- Usually local; removal under general anaesthetic is in the general surgery price list
- Tissue analysis
- The removed tissue is usually sent for pathology
- Price
- Depends on the size and number of lesions. The items are in the price table on this page.
When the procedure is usually considered
- A lump under the skin grows, bothers you or hurts
- An atheroma that keeps coming back or becoming inflamed
- A lesion in a visible place that bothers you
- The doctor wants to find out what kind of lesion it is
What the procedure cannot do
- An inflamed atheroma is usually treated first and removed once the inflammation settles
- Removal leaves a scar
- Lipomas and atheromas are not removed with creams or medicines
The path to the procedure
Step 1: Plastic surgery consultation
The surgeon talks about your reasons and expectations, examines the area and explains the options.
Step 2: Plan and preparation
The method, anaesthetic and tests are agreed. With general anaesthesia or sedation you are also seen by an anaesthetist.
Step 3: Day of the procedure
After admission the surgeon explains the procedure once more, and you sign a consent form.
Step 4: After the procedure
You receive instructions for wound care and dressings; the surgeon decides on the length of stay.
Step 5: Follow-up
At the follow-up the surgeon checks healing, removes stitches when needed and discusses scar care.
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- Swelling, bruising and tenderness in the treated area are expected in the first days and gradually subside.
- Take pain relief as advised by the surgeon.
- Keep the wound clean and dry and change the dressing as instructed after the procedure.
- Stitches, unless they are dissolvable, are removed at the follow-up appointment, on a date set by the surgeon.
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- A scar matures over months; the surgeon explains scar care and sun protection at the follow-up.
- Exercise, sport and returning to work are agreed with the surgeon, depending on the procedure.
- Contact the surgeon without delay if you develop a temperature, redness, warmth or pus at the wound, bleeding that does not stop with pressure, or pain and swelling that get worse.
How to prepare
- Bring your results and a list of medicines you take regularly.
- Tell the doctor about allergies, especially to local anaesthetics, and about blood thinners; do not stop any treatment on your own.
- Have blood tests if the doctor asks for them.
- For a procedure under local anaesthetic, fasting is usually not needed; you will receive instructions when booking.
- If sedation is given with the procedure, arrange for someone to accompany you and do not drive yourself afterwards.
When to contact the surgeon
Contact the surgeon without delay if after the procedure you have:
- A temperature of 38 °C or higher, or shivering
- Redness, warmth or pus at the wound
- Bleeding that does not stop with pressure
- Pain or swelling that gets worse
Call the emergency service (194) if:
- You have difficulty breathing or chest pain
- You have severe swelling of the face, lips or tongue
In detail
What are lipomas and atheromas?
A lipoma is a benign growth of fatty tissue under the skin. It is usually soft, movable and painless and grows slowly. An atheroma, or sebaceous cyst, is a small sac under the skin filled with thick content. It often has a small opening on the skin and can become inflamed, red, painful and swollen. An inflamed atheroma is usually treated first and removed once the inflammation settles, because then the whole sac can be removed more easily.
How is a lipoma or atheroma removed?
The procedure is usually done under local anaesthetic. Through a cut over the lesion the surgeon removes the lipoma, or the atheroma together with its sac, because a remaining sac can lead to recurrence. The wound is closed with stitches, and the removed tissue is usually sent for pathology. The plastic surgery price list has items for small, medium and large atheromas, for lipoma removal, for several lipomas under local anaesthetic and for complicated lipoma removal.
Frequently asked questions
How much does lipoma removal cost in Niš?
The price depends on the size and number of lipomas. The Maja Hospital price list has items for lipoma removal, for several lipomas under local anaesthetic (up to 5, 6 to 9 and 10 to 15) and for complicated lipoma removal. All are in the price table on this page.
Is an atheroma the same as a sebaceous cyst?
Yes. Atheroma is the name used in the price list for a sebaceous cyst, a small sac under the skin filled with thick content.
Is an inflamed atheroma removed straight away?
An inflamed atheroma is usually treated first and removed once the inflammation settles. If an abscess forms, the surgeon sometimes opens and drains it first.
Is the removed lipoma sent for analysis?
The removed tissue is usually sent for pathology, which shows what kind of lesion it is. Ask at the consultation whether the analysis is included in the price.
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