Hi.. I've been diagnosed with a small lipoma on my face (less than 1.cm); i first noticed it abt 2 years ago and i was bit smaller .. It has a brighter color than my skin. I was offered three treatment options 1.to shave it off 2.to use an electrical current to 3.to use laser All three options were discussed to resurface the skin structure .. I was told that the brighter skin color could not be treated..also i was told that i should do it right away before it gets bigger; wut do u think?
October 22, 2013
Answer: Small Lipoma on Face Removal? I am confused by your question. Lipomas are not effectively treated by shaving, electrical current or lasers. The only permanent solution for removal of a lipoma is to make a small incision in the skin and remove the lipoma in its entirety. This can be performed in the office under local anesthesia. If you do, in fact, have a lipoma and were advised to undergo one of the first three options you mentioned you should seek a second opinion with a board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeon or Dermatologist. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACS
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October 22, 2013
Answer: Small Lipoma on Face Removal? I am confused by your question. Lipomas are not effectively treated by shaving, electrical current or lasers. The only permanent solution for removal of a lipoma is to make a small incision in the skin and remove the lipoma in its entirety. This can be performed in the office under local anesthesia. If you do, in fact, have a lipoma and were advised to undergo one of the first three options you mentioned you should seek a second opinion with a board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeon or Dermatologist. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACS
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October 20, 2018
Answer: Lipoma of Face Lipomas of the face are are benign fatty growths that are beneath the skin and typically removed with precise cosmetic surgery. Lasers and devices cannot help in this situation, and shaving the skin is not an option that makes much sense. Please chose a board-certified MD Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon or Facial Plastic Surgeon for your procedure as they are expertly trained in facial lipoma removal. Your surgeon should be able to provide you with some reassurance as well as guidance in the care of your healing wound. Any mole or lipoma removal may leave some scar, discoloration, or skin surface irregularity, but typically any scarring or redness fades substantially with time. Many patients travel great distances to see me for my expertise in this sort of plastic surgery and I have treated thousands of face moles, cysts, keratoses, and lipomas. Please be realistic that any method of removal may leave some color changes, scarring, or contour irregularity or depression that can take 6 months to a year to heal fully. Good luck in your search! Damon B. Chandler, MD Harvard-Penn Trained Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon
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October 20, 2018
Answer: Lipoma of Face Lipomas of the face are are benign fatty growths that are beneath the skin and typically removed with precise cosmetic surgery. Lasers and devices cannot help in this situation, and shaving the skin is not an option that makes much sense. Please chose a board-certified MD Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon or Facial Plastic Surgeon for your procedure as they are expertly trained in facial lipoma removal. Your surgeon should be able to provide you with some reassurance as well as guidance in the care of your healing wound. Any mole or lipoma removal may leave some scar, discoloration, or skin surface irregularity, but typically any scarring or redness fades substantially with time. Many patients travel great distances to see me for my expertise in this sort of plastic surgery and I have treated thousands of face moles, cysts, keratoses, and lipomas. Please be realistic that any method of removal may leave some color changes, scarring, or contour irregularity or depression that can take 6 months to a year to heal fully. Good luck in your search! Damon B. Chandler, MD Harvard-Penn Trained Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon
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