Lumps and bumps on the head and neck are very common. Dr. Gavin Davison can remove remove your lipoma with minimal scarring. Lipomas are especially common in the neck, shoulders, back, abdomen, arms and thighs.
What is a lipoma?
A lipoma is a collection of fat cells that can become large tumors underneath the skin. Although there is a very small risk of malignancy, the majority of lipomas are benign and can be safely removed with surgery.
Why treat a cyst or lipoma?
Lipomas are typically harmless, but they will not resolve without a procedure. Any painful, itchy, or irritating lipomas should be removed. Those with cosmetically bothersome lipomas can also elect for removal.
How are lipomas removed at Orchard Park Aesthetics?
Dr. Gavin Davison will evaluate your lipoma to determine if it able to be surgically removed. If it is able to be removed, he will make an incision in the skin to remove lipoma. Once removed, the skin is typically closed with sutures underneath the skin that dissolves on their own. Appointments usually take 30 minutes to an hour for the removal procedure.