Surgical Photo Gallery of Lipoma Removal in a Dog

Large neck lipoma on a dog prepped for surgical removal

Large lipoma on dog neck - prepped for surgical removal

© Janet Tobiassen Crosby DVM

Most lipomas are watched and not surgically removed, but if they are large, impede movement or function, or suspected of being malignant, they are removed surgically.

This is a surgical step-by-step of a lipoma removal. Please note: The photos in this gallery are graphic and not for those who are squeamish at the sight of blood or surgery.

• Large neck lipoma on a dog prepped for surgical removal
• The skin is incised over the lipoma
• Bluntly dissecting around the lipoma
• Using surgical instruments to help with dissection
• Externalizing the lipoma from the underlying tissue
• Removing the lipoma from the dog's neck
• Post lipoma cavity closure is important
• Lipoma post-removal on surgical tray
• Lipoma removal site closed with surgical staples