REMOVAL OF LIPOMA
Lipoma removal is a safe and effective procedure for health and aesthetics.
What is a Lipoma
A lipoma is a benign tumor formed from adipose (fat) tissue. It grows slowly, usually does not cause pain, and does not pose a threat to life. However, it can cause physical and aesthetic discomfort and, in some cases, compress blood vessels and nerves.
Lipomas can appear on any part of the body: back, neck, abdomen, limbs, face, or head. Their sizes range from a few millimeters to 10 cm or more. The only effective way to remove a lipoma is through surgical removal.
When to Remove a Lipoma
Although a lipoma is not a malignant tumor, its removal is recommended in the following cases:
- Rapid increase in the size of the growth
- Pain, pressure sensation, or sensory disturbance
- Risk of injury or inflammation due to location
- Suspicion of malignant transformation
- Aesthetic discomfort
- Impairment of organ function or movement due to tissue compression
Methods of Lipoma Removal
Modern surgery employs several methods for removing lipomas, the choice of which depends on the size, location, and characteristics of the growth.
1. Surgical Excision
This is the classic and most reliable treatment method.
Procedure steps:
- Local anesthesia is administered.
- The surgeon makes a small incision over the lipoma.
- The lipoma is carefully removed along with its capsule, eliminating the risk of regrowth.
- A cosmetic suture is applied.
⏱ The procedure lasts 20–40 minutes. The patient can leave the clinic the same day.
✅ Advantages:
- Complete removal of the tumor along with the capsule
- Minimal risk of recurrence
- Possibility of histological examination
2. Laser Removal of Lipoma
Used for small growths, especially on exposed areas of the body (face, neck).
Advantages of laser:
- Minimal trauma and blood loss
- Quick healing
- Excellent cosmetic result (almost invisible scar)
- Minimal risk of infection
3. Radio Wave or Endoscopic Method
Used for lipomas in hard-to-reach places or with multiple growths. The procedure is minimally invasive, does not require hospitalization, and ensures quick recovery.
Postoperative Care
- Daily wound treatment with antiseptics for 5–7 days
- Limiting physical activity until complete healing
- Wearing a sterile bandage (if necessary)
- Follow-up examination by the surgeon in 7–10 days
After lipoma removal, recurrences are extremely rare, especially if the growth was removed along with the capsule.
💡 Lipoma removal is a quick, safe, and painless procedure that helps not only eliminate a cosmetic defect but also prevent possible complications. Timely consultation with a surgeon guarantees excellent results and complete recovery.
A lipoma is a benign tumor formed from adipose (fat) tissue. It grows slowly, usually does not cause pain, and does not pose a threat to life. However, it can cause physical and aesthetic discomfort and, in some cases, compress blood vessels and nerves.
Lipomas can appear on any part of the body: back, neck, abdomen, limbs, face, or head. Their sizes range from a few millimeters to 10 cm or more. The only effective way to remove a lipoma is through surgical removal.
When to Remove a Lipoma
Although a lipoma is not a malignant tumor, its removal is recommended in the following cases:
- Rapid increase in the size of the growth
- Pain, pressure sensation, or sensory disturbance
- Risk of injury or inflammation due to location
- Suspicion of malignant transformation
- Aesthetic discomfort
- Impairment of organ function or movement due to tissue compression
Methods of Lipoma Removal
Modern surgery employs several methods for removing lipomas, the choice of which depends on the size, location, and characteristics of the growth.
1. Surgical Excision
This is the classic and most reliable treatment method.
Procedure steps:
- Local anesthesia is administered.
- The surgeon makes a small incision over the lipoma.
- The lipoma is carefully removed along with its capsule, eliminating the risk of regrowth.
- A cosmetic suture is applied.
⏱ The procedure lasts 20–40 minutes. The patient can leave the clinic the same day.
✅ Advantages:
- Complete removal of the tumor along with the capsule
- Minimal risk of recurrence
- Possibility of histological examination
2. Laser Removal of Lipoma
Used for small growths, especially on exposed areas of the body (face, neck).
Advantages of laser:
- Minimal trauma and blood loss
- Quick healing
- Excellent cosmetic result (almost invisible scar)
- Minimal risk of infection
3. Radio Wave or Endoscopic Method
Used for lipomas in hard-to-reach places or with multiple growths. The procedure is minimally invasive, does not require hospitalization, and ensures quick recovery.
Postoperative Care
- Daily wound treatment with antiseptics for 5–7 days
- Limiting physical activity until complete healing
- Wearing a sterile bandage (if necessary)
- Follow-up examination by the surgeon in 7–10 days
After lipoma removal, recurrences are extremely rare, especially if the growth was removed along with the capsule.
💡 Lipoma removal is a quick, safe, and painless procedure that helps not only eliminate a cosmetic defect but also prevent possible complications. Timely consultation with a surgeon guarantees excellent results and complete recovery.
