Lipoma Removal in London
Consultant-led · day surgery · Harley Street, London
A lipoma is a soft, harmless fatty lump under the skin that can be removed if it grows, aches or bothers you. At Minor Surgery UK a consultant removes it from £245 under local anaesthetic, with histology included, as a day case. Most people return to normal activities within a day or two.
What lipoma removal involves
The lipoma is removed in full through a small incision under local anaesthetic, and the wound is closed with stitches. It is sent for histology to confirm it is a benign lipoma.
When a growth needs checking, not just removing
Most lipomas are harmless, but any skin lesion that is changing, bleeding, crusting, not healing, or simply doesn't look typical should be assessed to rule out skin cancer before any cosmetic removal. If a consultant has any concern about a lesion, it is investigated and, where removed, sent for laboratory analysis (histology) rather than simply taken off for appearance.
When to remove a lipoma
Lipomas are harmless, but removal is advised if one is growing, painful, pressing on something, or cosmetically unwelcome — or simply for diagnostic certainty.
Recovery
You go home the same day. Stitches are removed after about 7–14 days; most people return to desk work within a day or two and avoid heavy activity briefly.
Cost
Lipoma removal starts from £245 for a small lipoma (under ~2cm) including histology; larger lipomas are quoted at consultation. [Price carried over from your earlier published list — confirm before publishing.]
Why choose Minor Surgery UK
Consultant-led removal with histology, careful closure to minimise scarring, in a CQC-registered London clinic.
Frequently asked questions
How much does lipoma removal cost?
At Minor Surgery UK, lipoma removal starts from £245 for a small lipoma including histology. Larger lipomas are quoted at consultation.
Is a lipoma dangerous?
Lipomas are benign (non-cancerous) and usually harmless. They are removed for comfort, appearance, or to confirm the diagnosis — and the removed lump is sent for analysis.
Is lipoma removal painful?
No — it is done under local anaesthetic, so the area is numb. You may feel pressure but not pain during the removal.
Will a lipoma grow back?
A lipoma removed in full does not usually return in the same place, though new lipomas can occasionally form elsewhere.
How long is recovery after lipoma removal?
Most people return to desk work within a day or two, with stitches removed after 7–14 days and heavy activity avoided briefly.
What anaesthetic is used?
Lipoma removal is performed under local anaesthetic as a day-case procedure.