Lipoma Removal in Bangalore
Complete lipoma excision, capsule and all, performed personally by Dr. Amrika Seshadri (MS, MCh). A virtually painless, walk-in walk-out daycare procedure with a hidden micro-incision and fine plastic-surgery closure — you should not have to trade a bulge for a prominent scar.
Can a lipoma be removed without leaving a big scar?
Yes — in experienced plastic-surgical hands a lipoma is removed through a hidden micro-incision far smaller than the lump itself, placed along your skin's natural tension lines so it heals as a fine, barely visible crease. At Dr. Amrika's Aesthetics on Sarjapura Main Road this is performed under local tumescent anaesthesia (daycare) or general anaesthesia for deeper, extensive lesions: the whole fatty lump is lifted out with its fibrous capsule intact so it cannot grow back, the dead space is closed in layers to avoid a dent, and every specimen goes for histopathology for your peace of mind. Creams, diets and oils cannot dissolve a lipoma — its fat is sealed inside a capsule. Indicative pricing is ₹40,000 (under local anaesthesia) to ₹90,000 (under general anaesthesia) depending on the size, depth and number of lipomas, and your exact quote is confirmed at your consultation.
Reviewed by Dr. Amrika Seshadri (MS, MCh) · Last updated 17 September 2026
Why choose Dr. Amrika for Lipoma Excision
Every surgery is conducted personally by Dr. Amrika (MS, MCh Plastic Surgery). Never delegated to assistants or medical generalists.
Complete Capsule Excision — No Recurrence
A lipoma only comes back when fragments of its fibrous capsule are left behind. Dr. Amrika dissects along the exact capsular plane and lifts the whole tumour out intact, so recurrence stays well under 1–2%. Blind squeezing or aspiration cannot guarantee this.
Hidden-Scar Plastic Surgery Closure
Incisions are aligned within your skin's natural tension lines (Langer's lines) and placed in adjacent hiding zones — the hairline, a natural fold, a muscle shadow — then closed with a subcuticular stitch under the skin, so the final mark reads like a fine crease, not a railroad track.
Awake, Comfortable, Walk-Out Daycare
Standard lipomas are removed under local tumescent anaesthesia — no general anaesthesia, no overnight stay. The fluid numbs the field completely, hydro-dissects the capsule free and keeps the field nearly bloodless, so you feel only light pressure and walk out the same day.
Histopathology on Every Specimen
Standard protocol at her Level 3A speciality centre: every piece of tissue removed is sent to an independent pathology lab and confirmed benign under the microscope, giving you absolute medical certainty — not just reassurance.
Hidden-Scar Lipoma Excision Protocol
A meticulous, multi-layer surgical protocol prioritizing structural aesthetics, minimal tissue trauma, and hidden incisions.
Upright Pre-Operative Mapping
Lipomas shift under gravity once you lie down, so Dr. Amrika maps the exact borders while you are upright and relaxed, charts nearby nerves, and marks the ideal Langer's-line incision path.
Tumescent Local Anaesthesia
A diluted lidocaine-and-epinephrine solution is infiltrated around the lump. It numbs the area instantly, gently separates the capsule from surrounding tissue, and constricts vessels for a nearly bloodless, low-bruising field.
Micro-Incision Capsular Enucleation
Through an opening often a fraction of the lump's width, the capsule is freed from the inside out and the whole lipoma is delivered intact — the minimal-access 'squeeze' technique — keeping the skin entry tiny.
Layered Dead-Space Closure
Deep dissolvable sutures close the empty pocket to prevent a dent, seroma or haematoma, and take all tension off the surface. The skin is then finished with a fine subcuticular line — no external stitch marks to remove.
Documented cases: what this procedure involves.
Cases from Dr. Amrika’s own practice, published for patient education with each patient’s signed, anonymised consent. Identifying features are cropped or masked.
Before and after forehead lipoma removal through a small, discreet incision — Dr. Amrika Seshadri, Bangalore.
Before and after lipoma removal on the forearm — multiple lipomas marked and excised through a minimal, hidden-scar approach by Dr. Amrika Seshadri, Bangalore.
Forearm lipoma assessed and marked before minimal-access excision at Dr. Amrika's Aesthetics, Bangalore.
Before and after removal of an upper-back lipoma, shown with the excised fatty lump — Dr. Amrika Seshadri, Bangalore.
Individual results vary — these images are illustrative, not a guarantee of outcome. Shared with patient consent.
Lipoma Removal Cost & Complete Inclusions
We believe healthcare pricing should be transparent. No hidden consumable line-items, no surprise theatre add-ons, and no aggregator markups.
The range reflects the size, number and anatomical depth of the lipomas, with a customised package for multiple lipomatosis. Indicative pricing only — your exact quote is personalised to your clinical assessment and confirmed at your consultation.
- Surgeon fee (Dr. Amrika personally performs the surgery)
- Local tumescent anaesthesia and sterile daycare consumables
- Histopathology / biopsy examination of the removed tissue
- Discreet dressings and post-operative medications
- Dedicated post-operative follow-up and scar-care guidance
Recovery timeline & aftercare
Knowing what to expect at every milestone gives you complete peace of mind. Dr. Amrika directly oversees all follow-ups.
Straight Back to Normal Life
Return home immediately and resume desk work and daily routines the same or next day. A light pressure dressing or compression garment over the area minimises swelling for the first 48–72 hours.
Dressing & Wound Check
The dressing is reviewed and the fine skin edges are healed cleanly. Any mild bruise-like ache has usually settled well before this point.
Back to the Gym
Heavy lifting, intense cardio and swimming are paused for roughly two weeks so the deep structural stitches heal without stretching the line, then resumed on clearance.
Scar Maturation
Gentle scar massage, medical-grade silicone and strict SPF 50+ over the healing line encourage flat, pale, organised collagen so the incision blends into your natural skin tone.
Frequently asked questions
Straightforward, medically accurate answers directly from Dr. Amrika Seshadri.
Can a lipoma be removed without leaving a big scar?+
Yes. As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Amrika places the incision along your natural skin creases (Langer's lines) or in a hidden zone like the hairline, and often removes the lump through an opening far smaller than the lipoma itself. The skin is closed with a fine subcuticular stitch under the surface, so the final scar is typically less than half the diameter of the original lump and fades to a faint crease.
How much does lipoma removal cost in Bangalore?+
Indicative pricing is ₹40,000 (under local anaesthesia) to ₹90,000 (under general anaesthesia), and it varies with the size, number, depth and site of the lipomas (a straightforward subcutaneous lump sits at ₹40,000 under local anaesthesia; large, deep intramuscular or multiple lipomas requiring general anaesthesia sit up to ₹90,000). Your exact, all-inclusive quote is confirmed at your consultation, and multiple-lipomatosis cases are given a customised package rate.
Will my lipoma grow back after surgery?+
When the lipoma is removed with its entire fibrous capsule intact, it does not return at that site — recurrence rates are under 1–2% and are almost always caused by incomplete removal where capsule fragments were left behind. A clean dissection along the capsular plane is exactly what prevents this.
Can a lipoma be dissolved with diet, oils or an injection instead of surgery?+
No. The fat cells inside a lipoma are sealed within a fibrous capsule and are metabolically cut off from the rest of your body's fat, so dieting, fasting and topical oils cannot shrink it — in fact weight loss can make it look more prominent. Fat-dissolving injections cannot break down the capsule and risk uneven contour defects and partial recurrence. Complete surgical removal remains the only definitive option.
Is lipoma removal covered by health insurance?+
It depends on medical necessity. A purely cosmetic, symptomless lipoma is treated as elective and usually is not covered. But if it causes documented pain, presses on a nerve, is growing rapidly or restricts movement, it is medically necessary and often covered under daycare policies — we assist with all the documentation.
Will I be left with a hollow dent where the lump was?+
No. Removing a sizeable lump leaves an empty pocket, so Dr. Amrika closes the deep structural layers with dissolvable sutures and mobilises the adjacent fat to fill the space. This prevents seroma and depression and leaves a flat, smooth, evenly integrated contour.
Watch Dr. Amrika explain this procedure
Direct surgical and anatomical guidance from Dr. Amrika Seshadri (MS, MCh Plastic Surgery).
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