Lipoma Removal Surgery Sydney | Chatswood, Cabramatta & Ryde | Dr Peter Kim
Why Us?
✅ Australian qualified doctor
✅ 20+ years of experience
✅ Perform 1000+ minor surgical procedures each year
✅ Author of numerous papers and textbook chapters on minor skin surgery
✅ Procedures performed with cosmetic satisfaction in mind
✅ Performed under local anaesthesia
✅ Same-day service
Locations
Lipoma removal consultations and procedures are available at:
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Chatswood
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Cabramatta
What is a lipoma?
A lipoma is a benign (non-cancerous) lump composed of fatty tissue that grows slowly beneath the skin. Lipomas are typically soft, painless, and movable when touched. They commonly appear on the face, forehead, neck, shoulders, back, arms, and thighs.
While lipomas are generally harmless, some people choose to have them removed for cosmetic reasons or if they cause discomfort.
When should a lipoma be removed?
Removal may be considered if:
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The lipoma is enlarging
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It becomes painful or tender
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It interferes with daily activities or clothing
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It is located in a visible area causing cosmetic concern
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The diagnosis is uncertain
A consultation is required to assess suitability.
The lipoma removal procedure
Lipoma removal is usually performed under local anaesthetic in a clinic setting.
The procedure may involve:
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Numbing the area
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A small incision over the lipoma
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Removal of the fatty lump and surrounding capsule
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Closure with sutures where required
Procedure time varies depending on the size, depth, and location of the lipoma.

2. Open the skin and identify the lipoma.
3. Remove the lipoma in its entirety to reduce the recurrence rate. 4. Suture the wound in two to three layers for the best cosmetic result.
Here is a video demonstration of lipoma surgery under local anaesthesia
Can you remove more than one lipoma at a time?


Recovery and aftercare
Following the procedure:
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Mild discomfort, swelling, or bruising may occur
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A scar will form and typically improves over time. Rarely, some patients develop hypertrophic or keloid scars. We do our best to produce the best-looking scar, but sometimes, despite our best efforts, keloid and hypertrophic scars can develop. This is not Dr. Kim’s fault. Some people are prone to developing these types of unsightly scars. In that case, a consultation fee and treatment fee will apply if needed.
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Wound care instructions will be provided. They are quite simple. Clean the wound under running water (such as in the shower). Apply antibiotic ointment. Apply a simple bandaid.

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Usually return after 1-2 weeks to have external suture removed. The internal sutures are dissolving.
Healing times vary between individuals.
Possible risks
All procedures carry risks, which may include:
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Infection
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Bleeding
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Scarring – hypertrophic scar, keloid scar and coloured scars.
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Recurrence (if the capsule is not completely removed). The chance of recurrence is around 5%.
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Delayed wound healing
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Temporary numbness around the site
These will be discussed during your consultation.
Does lipoma removal hurt?
Local anaesthetic is used to numb the area. Some discomfort may occur during the procedure and Dr Kim will add top up local anaesthesia.
Will the lipoma come back?
Recurrence is uncommon but can occur, particularly if the lipoma capsule is not fully removed. Complete excision minimises the chance of regrowth.
Will there be a scar?
All surgical procedures result in a scar. Scarring varies between individuals. Incisions are placed to minimise visible scarring where possible.


This patient presented with a large lipoma on the arm. He has multiple lipomas affecting both arms, which run in his family. Most of the lipomas are left alone, but those that continue to enlarge or become bothersome are removed.
After assessment by Dr Peter Kim, this lipoma was removed under local anaesthesia as a day procedure. The wound was closed using meticulous layered suturing techniques to achieve the best possible cosmetic outcome and minimise scarring.
This patient also has a tendency to develop keloid scars. Keloid formation is an inherited characteristic in some individuals and is not caused by poor surgical technique. Despite careful surgery and meticulous wound closure, some patients are genetically predisposed to developing raised scars.
Because of this increased risk, the scar will be closely monitored during follow-up. If any signs of a keloid begin to develop, early treatment can be commenced to help minimise scar formation and achieve the best possible cosmetic result.
How much does lipoma removal cost in Sydney?
Costs depend on the size, depth, location, and complexity of the lipoma. A quote is provided after consultation.
For an average size, the cost is a 500 gap (with Medicare). 750 or more for treatment of multiple lesions on the same day.
The consultation fee is $105 (Medicare rebate of approximately $50).
Which location should I attend?
You may choose between Chatswood or Cabramatta based on convenience.
Book a consultation
If you would like a lipoma or lump assessed, please contact the clinic to arrange a consultation:
📞 02 9411 4880 | 0433 284 880
📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta
🕒 Wed–Sat | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Important information
This information is general in nature and does not replace a medical consultation. All procedures carry risks and suitability must be assessed individually.
Clinical cases
The following are real cases of lipoma surgery performed under local anaesthesia by Dr Peter Kim. These are for educational purposes only and are not promotional. Individual circumstances and outcomes may vary.

This patient presented with a large lipoma on the abdomen that was successfully removed through minor surgery.
Despite its size, the entire procedure was comfortably completed under local anaesthesia. The lump was carefully dissected and excised to ensure complete removal while keeping the surgical incision as subtle as possible.
Performing abdominal lipoma removal under local anaesthesia allows patients to receive prompt, safe treatment with a fast recovery and no need for general anaesthesia or hospital stays.
All consultations and procedures are personally performed by Dr Peter Kim.
📞 Book a consultation
(02) 9411 4880
0433 284 880
📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta, Sydney

Large lipomas can become uncomfortable, noticeable, and difficult to manage as they grow.
This patient had a sizable lipoma—larger than a golf ball but smaller than a tennis ball—that was successfully removed using minor surgery.
Despite its size, the procedure was comfortably performed entirely under local anaesthesia. The lipoma was extracted through a tailored incision to ensure complete removal while keeping the resulting scar as small as possible.
Removing larger lipomas under local anaesthesia offers an effective, safe solution with minimal downtime and no need for a hospital admission.
All consultations and procedures are personally performed by Dr Peter Kim.
📞 Book a consultation
(02) 9411 4880
0433 284 880
📍 Chatswood & Cabramatta, Sydney

The lipoma was removed under local anaesthesia as a simple day procedure. Most patients are able to return home shortly after surgery and resume normal activities within a few days.
Early removal of a lipoma often results in a smaller incision and an easier procedure. If you have a lump that is increasing in size, it is worth having it assessed.
All consultations and procedures are personally performed by Dr Peter Kim.
📞 Book a consultation
(02) 9411 4880
0433 284 880


At our clinic, this lesion was removed under local anaesthesia on the same day as the consultation, with an excellent cosmetic outcome. The typical out-of-pocket cost is around $500 (gap fee), making treatment more affordable and convenient for many patients.
If you have a lump or skin lesion that has been bothering you for years, we offer consultations and same-day minor surgery for many benign conditions.

This patient presented with a lipoma on the neck that had been gradually increasing in size. After assessment by Dr Peter Kim, it was determined that the lipoma could be safely removed under local anaesthesia.
The consultation and procedure were completed on the same day, eliminating the need for a separate operation, hospital admission, or general anaesthetic.
For appropriately selected patients, many neck lipomas can be removed comfortably under local anaesthesia with minimal downtime, allowing patients to return home shortly after the procedure.

This patient had a large lipoma that had been slowly growing over the past two years. After seeing their GP, they were referred to a plastic surgeon and were quoted approximately $4,500 for the procedure, in addition to hospital and anaesthetist fees.
Following assessment by Dr Peter Kim, it was determined that this was a relatively straightforward lipoma that could be safely removed under local anaesthesia in our procedure room, avoiding the need for hospital admission or a general anaesthetic.
Many lipomas do not require hospital-based surgery. With careful patient selection, they can often be removed comfortably under local anaesthesia, resulting in lower costs, faster recovery, and minimal disruption to daily activities.
If you have a lump or lipoma that you would like assessed, book a consultation with Dr Peter Kim to discuss your treatment options.

Lipomas are common benign fatty lumps that can gradually enlarge over time. While many lipomas are painless, some can become uncomfortable because of their location or pressure from sitting, clothing or daily activities.
All four lipomas were removed under local anaesthetic during a single procedure on the same day.



The lipoma was removed as a same-day procedure under local anaesthesia.

2. Open the skin and identify the lipoma.
3. Remove the lipoma in its entirety to reduce the recurrence rate. 4. Suture the wound in two to three layers for the best cosmetic result.

He saw a GP and was told it didn’t require treatment.
Now, he’s getting physiotherapy and was told the lipoma is getting bigger – so he decided he wants it removed.


Clinic locations: Chatswood & Cabramatta, NSW
Opening hours: Wednesday – Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880


Clinic locations: Chatswood & Cabramatta, NSW
Opening hours: Wednesday – Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood & Cabramatta, NSW
Opening hours: Wednesday – Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880


Clinic locations: Chatswood & Cabramatta, NSW
Opening hours: Wednesday – Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood & Cabramatta, NSW
Opening hours: Wednesday – Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood & Cabramatta, NSW
Opening hours: Wednesday – Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood & Cabramatta, NSW
Opening hours: Wednesday – Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood & Cabramatta, NSW
Opening hours: Wednesday – Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood & Cabramatta, NSW
Opening hours: Wednesday – Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

This lipoma was removed from the shoulder under local anaesthesia on the same day as the consultation. The patient had waited over a year in the public system and could not wait any longer as it was increasing in size.

Large rapidly growing lipoma of the head was removed under local anaesthesia on the same day as the consultation.
Clinic locations: Chatswood & Cabramatta, NSW
Opening hours: Wednesday – Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood & Cabramatta, NSW
Opening hours: Wednesday – Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood & Cabramatta, NSW
Opening hours: Wednesday – Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • Mobile: 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • Mobile: 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • Mobile: 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • Mobile: 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • Mobile: 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • Mobile: 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • Mobile: 0433 284 880

Eventually, the lipoma became large enough that she decided it could no longer be ignored. It was successfully removed under local anaesthesia as a day procedure, allowing her to return home shortly afterwards.
Many lipomas continue to grow slowly over time. Early removal often means a smaller incision and an easier procedure, so it’s worth having any enlarging lump assessed before it becomes too large.
All consultations and procedures are personally performed by Dr Peter Kim.
📞 Book a consultation
(02) 9411 4880
0433 284 880
Case Studies of Lipoma Surgery
LIPOMA FROM THE FACE

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880
🕒 Wed–Sat | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880
🕒 Wed–Sat | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

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

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

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
Case Studies of Lipoma Surgery
LIPOMA FROM THE SCALP & NECK

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880


Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880




Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880






Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880


Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880


Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880


Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880


Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880



Clinic locations: Chatswood • Cabramatta, NSW
Phone: (02) 9411 4880 • 0433 284 880

