Lipoma Treatment - Diagnosis, Procedure and Recovery
Have you been dealing with a fatty lump that isn’t going away? It could be a benign tumor called lipoma. Lipomatosis are skin-colored lumps that can appear anywhere on your body and can cause cosmetic and medical concerns. At SurgiKure, we provide safe and effective lipoma treatment through traditional and modern, minimally invasive techniques. Book a consultation with our expert plastic and cosmetic surgeons to seek proper treatment and undergo lipoma surgery if necessary.
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What is Lipomas & Their Removal
Lipomas are benign (non-cancerous) tumors that are made up of fat cells. These fatty lumps are located just below the skin and are usually soft, movable, and painless. A lipoma can occur anywhere on the body where fat cells are present, but they are most commonly found on the neck, shoulders, back, arms, and thighs.
The exact cause of lipomas is still unknown, but they are thought to have a genetic component and may be more common in individuals with a family history of lipomas. They can also be associated with certain medical conditions such as adiposis dolorosa and Gardner’s syndrome.
Most lipomas do not require treatment unless they are causing discomfort, interfering with movement, or affecting a person’s self-esteem. However, if necessary, lipomas can be removed through certain medications and surgical procedures, such as excision, liposuction, and minimally invasive techniques.
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Lipoma Diagnosis
When diagnosing a lipoma, it’s important to consider other conditions that may have similar characteristics. While lipomas are usually easily recognizable due to their specific features, there are a few conditions that can mimic lipomas, such as epidermal exclusion cysts, sebaceous cysts, neurofibromas, dermatofibromas, liposarcomas, etc.
The diagnosis of lipomas is typically made based on a physical examination and medical history, as they have distinct characteristic features that are usually recognizable. However, in certain cases, it may be difficult to distinguish lipomas from other conditions. If so, the following diagnostic tests will be performed to confirm lipomas:
- Imaging Tests: Ultrasound, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), and CT (Computed Tomography) scans are commonly used imaging techniques to evaluate lipomas. These tests help to determine the size, location, depth, and consistency of the lipoma. They also help to assess the surrounding tissues and structures, such as the vascularity of the fatty lumps.
- Biopsy: In certain cases, a biopsy may be recommended if the surgeon suspects that it may be a malignant tumor (liposarcoma) resembling a lipoma. During a biopsy, a sample of the tissue is extracted and examined under a microscope to look for cancerous cells and differentiate between a benign lipoma and liposarcoma.
These diagnostic tests may not be necessary for all cases. The need for further testing depends on the individual circumstances and the presence of worrisome symptoms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How to remove lipoma naturally?
Numerous methods, such as homeopathic medicines, ayurvedic remedies, sprays, and ointments, are available in the market that claims to remove lipoma naturally; these methods are not effective in lipoma removal. Therefore, an individual should not try to remove lipomas using these methods. Instead of this, it’ll be best to rely on experts.
How to shrink lipomas?
The ideal way to shrink lipomas is using steroid injections. This is the only non-surgical treatment that is effective to an extent in reducing the size of these fatty lumps.
Which doctor to consult for lipoma?
An individual can consult a plastic/cosmetic surgeon or a dermatologist for lipoma treatment. They are skilled and well-trained in all surgical methods to remove lipomas safely and effectively.
