Abstract
Introduction:
We used finger dissection followed by the squeeze method for subcutaneous lipoma excision and report the aesthetic and treatment results of this procedure.
Materials and Methods:
A small cosmetic skin incision was made that would allow one finger for dissection. The lipoma was freed along all its sides and base and finally delivered by applying constant but gentle squeezing until the lipoma was completely delivered.
Results:
From June 2008 through June 2010, a total of 200 patients with subcutaneous lipomas who were attending our outpatient department were included in the present study. The patients were subjected to cosmetic excision of subcutaneous lipomas using finger dissection followed by the squeeze method. No technical difficulties were encountered in treating any of the patients. All of the patients were satisfied with the procedure, especially with the cosmetic wound scar.
Conclusions:
Our study supports the use of finger dissection followed by the squeeze method for cosmetic excision of subcutaneous lipoma.
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