Lipoma Treatment Review

♦ October 2, 2016

The following link provides a review of lipoma excision techniques and possible alternative technologies that have been tested or are being developed. Of the reviewed methods, liposuction is the most effective overall in removing adipose tissue, but is hindered by associated costs. Deeper lipomas may be ablated with laser technologies, although larger incisions are required. Additionally, study results of ultrasound and pharmaceutical methods are promising, but require FDA approval before becoming a prevalent practice.
http://www.clinicaldermatology.eu/materiale_cic/876_3_4/7449_review/article.htm
Conclusion: Although lipoma affects a large portion of the population, the majority of removal procedures for subcortical lipomas are still performed with a standard set of scalpels and scissors. Unfortunately, the standard methods can result in significant scarring. The most effective adipose tissue removal method that is FDA approved is liposuction, but the required equipment and training are cost prohibitive for many surgeons. New methods are desired to effectively remove an entire lipoma with reduced scarring and costs. Ultrasound and pharmaceutical methods have shown promise, but still require FDA approval. Laser technologies have been effective for deeper lipomas, but require very large incisions. Our society and the industry would benefit from the development of a novel, directed approach to lipoma excision, which may utilize a combination of components from the many emerging technologies.

http://www.clinicaldermatology.eu/materiale_cic/876_3_4/7449_review/article.htm

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