Liposuction works well for most lipomas but don't allow histological evaluation. They avoid a long scar but commonly there is a small remnant (the connective tissue of the tumor. Excision allows for complete removal. It requires a longer incision and thus longer scar and provides a specimen for histologic... more
Safer between Liposuction and surgery for Lipoma removal?
What is the safest way to get rid of lipoma: Liposuction or surgery? The lipoma is on the left hip and 10 cm. in size.
2 answers to “Safer between Liposuction and...”
A: Trade off between Lipoma removal with excision versus lliposuction
That is a difficult question to answer. Lipomas can be removed with: Wide excision (the standard of care) Squeeze technique Mesotherapy' Liposuction. Any technique which leaves a portion of the lipoma behind results in a higher risk of recurrence or possible (small risk) of misdiagnosing a... more
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