Large Lipoma Reduction by LipoDissolve Injections – Does it Work?
A lipoma is a benign tumor composed of fatty tissue and occurs in about 1% of the general population, usually being found in adults from 40 to 60 years of age. They are soft to the touch, movable, and usually do not cause pain. While they can be found anywhere there is fat, they are most common in the forearms, trunk, and thighs. They generally are small (less than one centimeter) but can be quite large as isolated masses. As a plastic surgeon, I have seen many lipomas and the standard treatment is to excise them. (cut them out) While small ones ‘pop’ out quite easily, large ones do not do so and require a more substantial incision and resultant scar to remove. Plus, large ones will need a drain after surgery as they tend to develop fluid collections. (seromas) Given that they are benign tumors composed of dense fatty tissue, it is reasonable to consider the use of LipoDissolve injections as a method of non-surgical treatment. LipoDissolve is well chronicled as a cosmetic treatment for
