Lipoma or atheroma removal treatment is minimally invasive procedure that eliminates soft tissue growths on your skin.
Lipoma is a fatty tissue growth that is usually harmful but can be aesthetically unpleasing. Atheromas are cysts of the subcutaneous tissue around hair follicles. They are also considered harmful but can look unpleasing on your neck, face, or stomach.
If these types of bumps and growths are clearly visible and disturb you aesthetically, you can easily and permanently get rid of them with lipoma or atheroma removal treatment without risks or long recovery.
The most usual type of lipoma or atheroma removal treatment is minimally invasive surgical incision. This type might leave a scar depending on the size of the growth and length of incision. But with the right technique and precision, the scars are minimal.
You might be a good candidate for this treatment if your lipoma or atheroma bothers you because it’s painful or growing.
This treatment might be beneficial for you if your growth has become infected.
Lipoma or atheroma removal treatment is an effective, minimally invasive surgical procedure that can permanently remove these unsightly growths. It is a quick procedure that offers immediate results and doesn’t require long downtime.
It generally lasts from 30 to 60 minutes.
Local anesthesia is typically used.
Since this procedure is minimally invasive, it carries minimal risks, including:
The results of lipoma or atheroma removal are permanent. The risk of recurrence is only possible if lipoma or atheroma weren’t completely removed.
The price of lipoma or atheroma removal depends on the size of the growth and complexity of the procedure.
Before the procedure, you need to have a thorough consultation with Dr. Dragana Spica. She will ask you about your medical history and explain all the details of the procedure. Dr. Spica will examine the size and location of the growths and determine the most suitable removal technique.
Also, Dr. Spica will advise you to stop taking certain vitamins, supplements and blood-thinning medications such as Aspirin.
On the day of your lipoma or atheroma removal treatment, Dr. Spica will go through the details of the procedure again.
The skin on your targeted area will be cleaned and you will be given local anesthesia.
Dr. Spica will carefully remove the growth and close the incision with meticulous care to promote optimal healing. After the removal, she may send the growth to histological examination.
When the procedure is finished, you can go home.
Lipoma and atheroma removal is not painful during the procedure because of the local anesthesia. You may experience mild discomfort after the treatment.
During recovery, Dr. Spica recommends:
You should pay attention to the presence of infection such as discharge or increase redness. Inform Dr. Spica if you experience these side effects.
Also, you need to have a post-operative appointment with Dr. Spica, so that she can examine the wound or remove the stitches if they are not dissolvable.
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