What is a Lipoma?

  • Lipomas are fatty lumps that can occur anywhere in the body, usually felt underneath the skin.
  • They can be uncomfortable or unsightly but are generally harmless.
  • Most do not need removal unless they become troublesome.

Summary

Our Edgbaston clinic offers rapid-access, same‑day lipoma removal, typically under local anaesthetic.

Lipomas are benign fatty lumps that usually don’t require treatment unless they grow quickly or cause symptoms—if so, assessment and possible imaging are advised.

You can book online, with appointments typically available within 7 days. Our case examples highlight minimal‑scar techniques across many body areas.

Take a look at our FAQs, live-surgery videos and patient testimonials.

Book online

You can book one of our ‘See & Treat’ appointments online.

We aim to offer appointments within 7 days, so if you cannot find a suitable slot with our online booking tool, please call us on 0121 454 3680 for further availability.

Frank’s Lipoma Removal

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They can vary in terms of their number, size and location.

Number

Often lipomas are solitary lesions, however they can be multiple and some people can have hundreds of lipomas.

Size

Smaller ones may go unnoticed and it is only when they get larger that the can become a nuisance. They do not normally grow particularly large and are most commonly a few centimetres in diameter.

Location

Lipomas can occur anywhere on the body. This is one of the main distinctions between lipomas and skin cysts. Skin cysts tend to occur just underneath the skin whereas lipomas can be deeper than this. In fact lipomas can occur quite deep and are sometimes beneath muscle and so can be difficult to remove. This is why it may be necessary to get a scan prior to lipoma removal for lipomas in certain locations.

When to Seek Assessment or Imaging

  • Rapid growth in size
  • Development of pain or discomfort
  • During assessment, we can also explain lipoma vs cyst and whether any imaging (scan) is needed.

Same‑Day See & Treat Service (Edgbaston)

  • Rapid‑access consultations with the option of same‑day removal
  • Most procedures performed under local anaesthetic

Booking and Availability

  • Book online for a see & treat appointment.
  • We aim to offer appointments within 7 days.
  • If you cannot find a suitable slot online, please call 0121 454 3680 for further availability.

See & Treat

We offer a rapid access ‘see & treat’ service in our clinic in Edgbaston!

Our Lipoma Removal Work

Some words from our patients

“The staff are friendly and inviting and the waiting room is fantastic. I had a shave excision of a mole on my forehead performed on the same day as my first consultation which was very convenient for me. At my six week check up there were no complications and I have been informed of exactly what to expect over the next few months.”

Words by TIM W
Procedure: Mole Removal

“I cannot recommend everyone at this clinic highly enough. My facial mole removal was exceptionally quick, and six weeks later I literally have a faint hairline scar left. I just wish I had done it sooner. Thank you.”

Words by RACHEL O
Procedure: Mole Removal

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