A lipoma is a harmless fatty lump, but it can grow, catch, or simply bother you. Ours are removed completely under local anaesthetic by a plastic surgeon, with a discreet, well-planned scar and your price fixed in writing at consultation.
Splendid experience.. was awake throughout the surgical process and didn't even realise that the lipoma was already taken out by the surgeon considering the size of it. Yes the nurse was friendly too. It was a good experience .Posted on Google
Utterly fantastic from start to finish.Staff are lovely,Omar removed 2 lipoma from my arm.He is a master craftsman and made me feel i was in great hands.I would highly recommend canova medical.Thank you everyone.Posted on Google
Had an appointment to assess a painful lipoma for removal. Talked me through options and I had the removal done the same day. Felt no pain during the procedure. Professional throughout and kept me informed of where we were up to. Would definitely use again if needed.Posted on Google
Attended the clinic for removal of a lipoma. Clinic is spotless with lovely friendly staff. Procedure carried out and fully explained to me, and advised of aftercare. Would definitely recommend.Posted on Google
Attended Canova Medical today for a lipoma consultation. They were very fast and efficient, having the consultation and removal in the same appointment was great. Pratap Dutta was very informative and attentive. He made sure I was at ease every stage of the procedure. I would highly recommend!Posted on Google
| Availability | Same day |
|---|---|
| Appointment time | 30–45 min |
| Clinics | London · Wilmslow · Liverpool |
| Who | Plastic Surgeon |
A lipoma needs to be removed completely to give a clean, lasting result. Our surgeons excise the whole lump through a small, well-placed incision under local anaesthetic, then close it carefully.
Your consultation is with the surgeon who would typically perform the removal. A proper assessment, a fixed quotation and treatment arranged within the same visit.
Your surgeon examines the lipoma, confirms the diagnosis, and gives a fixed quotation.
Proceed, book for later, or simply take a specialist opinion. It's your choice.
Done under local anaesthetic where suitable for comfort and precise.
We explain how to care for the area and what to expect with complimentary aftercare appointments if needed
A lipoma is a benign (non-cancerous) growth of fat cells just beneath the skin. It is often soft, rubbery, usually movable and harmless.
Lipomas are common and can appear almost anywhere, often on the shoulders, back, neck, arms and trunk. They're slow-growing and painless, though some sit on a nerve or grow large enough to be uncomfortable or noticeable.
People choose removal when a lipoma grows, catches, aches, or simply sits somewhere they'd rather it didn't. Complete surgical excision by an experienced surgeon gives a clean result and makes recurrence rare.
The whole lipoma is removed for a clean and lasting result.
Placed along skin lines and closed with fine sutures; scars fade significantly over 6–12 months.
Larger or atypical lumps are sent for analysis to confirm they're benign.
Surgical excision under local anaesthetic is the gold-standard treatment for a lipoma and performed by surgeons who do these every week.
A small incision over the lipoma allows the whole lump to be removed and the wound closed meticulously with fine sutures. This is a clean and complete result under local anaesthetic.
Larger or deeper lipomas are excised and sent for laboratory analysis to confirm they're benign, with reconstruction planned for a discreet scar.
Your consultation is with the surgeon who would perform your procedure. If you treat with us, you don't pay for it twice. The price you're quoted is the price you pay, confirmed in writing with no hidden extras and no upselling.
Your surgeon recommends removal, you're happy to go ahead, and it's done in the same visit.
You'd rather think it over or pick a date that suits you. Your consultation fee follows you.
You want a specialist opinion with no obligation. You'll leave with a diagnosis and a fixed quotation.
Complete surgical removal of the lipoma under local anaesthetic with quotation provided at consultation.
Larger, deeper or multiple lipomas are quoted clearly at consultation based on size, site and complexity.
Fixed quotation at consultation. Final fees depend on the size, number, site and complexity of the lipoma and are confirmed in writing before any treatment.
Because the work is done by GMC-registered surgeons, we back it:
The whole lipoma is removed by experienced surgeons, making recurrence of the treated lump rare.
Every procedure is performed by a GMC-registered surgeon, with your price fixed in writing before treatment.
The only discomfort is the initial local anaesthetic injection. Once numb you'll feel pressure and movement but no pain, and simple painkillers are usually all that's needed afterwards.
Your price is confirmed in writing at your consultation and depends on the size, location and complexity of the lipoma. A complete surgical excision under local anaesthetic is the standard treatment. The consultation fee is waived if you proceed, or deducted. We never upsell.
Complete removal by experienced surgeons makes recurrence of the treated lipoma rare. New, unrelated lipomas can form elsewhere in people prone to them.
Like our inspiration Antonio Canova, we keep artistry and beauty in mind with our work and shall keep you informed each step of the way. Incision are made in natural creases, placed along skin lines and closed with fine sutures; scars fade significantly over 6–12 months.
Many patients resume light activities immediately, with strenuous activity restricted briefly. Initial wound healing takes about 1–2 weeks.
Lipomas are benign and not dangerous. Removal is usually for comfort or appearance — but any lump that is hard, fixed, painful or growing quickly should be assessed, and we send tissue for histology where indicated.
No referral is needed. You can book directly at our London, Wilmslow or Liverpool clinics.
Typically seen within days across our London, Wilmslow and Liverpool clinics — no GP referral needed.
