Dr Peter Kim is a registered medical practitioner with extensive experience in the assessment and management of skin lesions and minor skin conditions.
As part of routine clinical auditing conducted in December 2025, our practice recorded the removal of over 1,200 skin lesions during the audit period, with lipoma being one of the most commonly assessed presentations. We were able to remove 95% of lesions on the same day as the consultation under local anaesthesia. More complex cases were referred to a specialised centre.
Lipomas are common skin lesions that may appear as a lump beneath the skin. They can occur on the scalp, face, neck, trunk, or limbs. While many lipomas are benign, any skin lump that is changing, inflamed, painful, recurrent, or uncertain should be assessed by a medical practitioner.
A lipoma assessment is a clinical consultation focused on evaluating your skin lesion and discussing appropriate management options based on your individual clinical findings. Recommendations are made after examination and may include monitoring, further investigation, or procedural treatment where clinically indicated.
Where clinically appropriate and with informed consent, lipoma removal may be performed on the same day as the consultation under local anaesthesia. In some cases, depending on clinical complexity, patient factors, or preference, referral to a day surgery facility may be recommended.
Fees
Consultation fee: $105, with an applicable Medicare rebate (item 23) where eligible.
Medicare and fees: Medicare eligibility and any rebates are explained during the consultation or at the time of booking.
Typical gap fee: The average gap fee for a lipoma surgery is around $500, depending on individual clinical circumstances and Medicare eligibility.
Appointments
To arrange a consultation, please contact the clinic:
The following are real patient cases involving lipoma surgery performed in our clinic under local anaesthesia. These cases are presented for educational purposes only and are not intended to be promotional. Individual clinical circumstances, management decisions, and outcomes may vary.
Multiple lipomas were removed under local anaesthesia on the same day as the consultation. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • Mobile: 0433 284 880Three lipomas were removed under local anaesthesia on the same day as the consultation. It is not uncommon to remove more than one lipomas. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • Mobile: 0433 284 880A forehead lipoma was removed under local anaesthesia on the same day as the consultation. In this location, the supraorbital nerve may be involved, which can result in temporary or, rarely, permanent scalp numbness. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • Mobile: 0433 284 880Two lipomas of the forearm were removed under local anaesthesia on the same day as the consultation. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • Mobile: 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a lipoma of the head. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • Mobile: 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a lipoma on the head. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • Mobile: 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a lipoma of the head. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880This patient presented with a lipoma of the forehead. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880 🕒 Wed–Sat | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PMThis patient presented with a lipoma of the forehead. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880 🕒 Wed–Sat | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PMThis patient presented with a lipoma of the forehead. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880This patient presented with a lipoma of the forehead. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880This patient presented with a lipoma of the forehead. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880This patient presented with a lipoma of the eyelid. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880This patient presented with a lipoma of the forehead. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880This patient presented with a lipoma of the forehead. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880This patient presented with a lipoma of the forehead. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880This patient presented with a lipoma of the forehead. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880This patient presented with a lipoma of the forehead. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880This patient presented with a lipoma of the forehead. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a lipoma of the forehead. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880This patient presented with a lipoma of the forehead. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880 This patient presented with a lipoma of the forehead. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880 This patient presented with a lipoma of the forehead. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a lipoma of the forehead. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a lipoma of the forehead. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880This patient presented with a lipoma of the eyelid. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a lipoma of the temple skin. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a lipoma of the neck. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880This patient presented with a lipoma of the neck. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880This patient presented with a lipoma of the neck. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880This patient presented with a lipoma of the head. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880This patient presented with a lipoma of the head. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880This patient presented with a lipoma of the head. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880This patient presented with a lipoma of the neck. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880This patient presented with a lipoma of the head. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880This patient presented with a lipoma of the head. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880This patient presented with a lipoma of the head. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a lipoma of the back. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880 This patient presented with a lipoma of the back. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880This patient presented with multiple lipomas of the back and arm. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880This patient presented with multiple lipomas of the chest. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880This patient presented with a lipoma of the abdomen. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880This patient presented with a lipoma of the back. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880This patient presented with a lipoma of the back. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880This patient presented with a mutiple lipomas of the abdomen. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880This patient presented with a lipoma of the back. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880This patient presented with a lipoma of the back. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880This patient presented with a lipoma of the back. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880 This patient presented with a lipoma of the arm. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880 This patient presented with a lipoma of the arm. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880 This patient presented with multiple lipomas of the arm. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880This patient presented with a lipoma of the buttock. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880 This patient presented with a lipoma of the back. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880 This patient presented with a lipoma of the back. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880 This patient presented with a lipoma of the back. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880 This patient presented with a lipoma of the back. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880 This patient presented with a lipoma of the back. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880
This patient presented with multiple lipomas of the arm. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880This patient presented with multiple lipomas of the arm. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880This patient presented with a lipoma of the leg. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a lipoma of the leg. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880
This patient presented with multiple lipomas of the leg. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880
This patient presented with mulitple lipomas of the arm. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880This patient presented with a lipoma of the arm. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880This patient presented with a lipoma of the arm. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880
This patient presented with multiple lipoma of the arm. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a lipoma of the leg. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a lipoma of the arm. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a lipoma of the forearm. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880This patient presented with multiple lipoma of the arm. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880This patient presented with a lipoma of the arm. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880This patient presented with a lipoma of the arm. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880This patient presented with a lipoma of the arm. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a lipoma of the arm. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880
This patient presented with two lipoma of the leg. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a lipoma of the arm. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880 This patient presented with a lipoma of the arm. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880This patient presented with a lipoma of the shoulder. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a lipoma of the elbow. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880
This patient presented with a lipoma of the forearm. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880
A large lipoma removed from the back of knee.
This patient presented with a lipoma of the arm. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880This patient presented with a lipoma of the arm. The lipoma was excised under local anaesthesia following clinical assessment and informed consent. Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880
