Removal of atheromas, lipomas, fibromas

Removal of atheromas, lipomas and fibromas is a simple surgical procedure performed under local anesthesia. Excision of the lesion takes about 15-20 minutes and is painless for the patient. There is no need for subsequent hospitalization. Surgical removal allows you to get rid of problems with unsightly nodules on the skin for a long time.

What does a atheroma look like? 

A cyst is a stagnant cyst in the area of ​​the hair follicle, usually caused by a blockage of the sebaceous gland. Kaszak is visible as a several millimeter nodule with a yellowish color. If left untreated, it becomes more and more filled with sebaceous mass, epidermal cells and particles of hair follicles - sometimes its size increases to a few or several centimeters. The process of growing atheroma lasts for months. Coughs often appear in adolescents during adolescence, when the level of sex hormones that stimulate the work of the sebaceous glands increases. They can also occur in middle-aged people. Coughs are usually located on the scalp, behind the ear, on the nape of the neck, on the back and in the area of ​​the external genitalia (scrotum or labia). They are less common on the skin around the eyes and on the eyelids. The tendency to develop atheromas may be genetically determined and then it is caused by improper organization of skin cells during fetal development. A baby may be born with a atheroma, for example on the back or neck. Kaszak is a benign lesion that is usually a cosmetic problem. Sometimes, however, the atheroma may become superinfected and local inflammation develops. The kashak may crack and odorous discharge may emerge from its interior. Therefore, it is worth removing the lesion before its size increases, skin infection and unpleasant complications occur.

What does a lipoma look like?

A lipoma is a benign lesion made of fat cells located within the subcutaneous tissue. The skin above the lipomas is normal in color. Lipomas can be palpated - they are usually soft and elastic to the touch, they can be easily moved in relation to adjacent tissues. The lesion usually grows very slowly and is rarely painful, unless the lipoma becomes very large and begins to conflict with another structure, such as a nerve. Lipomas can appear anywhere on the body, but the most common areas are the thighs, arms, abdomen and hips. The change may be single or multiple. Lipomas develop at any age, although they are more often diagnosed in adults.

What does a fibroma look like?

Fibromas are benign lesions originating in connective tissue. Fibromas can be in the form of soft or hard nodules well demarcated from the rest of the skin. Soft fibromas have a flesh-colored color, are raised above the surface of the skin, and may hang baggy. They occur mainly in the face, neck, neckline, armpits and groin area. Hard fibromas are more often located on the extremities and appear as hard nodules. The changes are usually painless, they are mainly a cosmetic defect.

Indications for the surgical removal of atheroma, lipoma, fibroma

Kaszak - when to remove?

Removal of atheromas is mainly done for aesthetic reasons. Doctors recommend removing the atheroma also in a situation where the atheroma becomes large or when it becomes chronically irritated or oppressed. Damage to the skin over the atheroma threatens with infection and even the formation of an abscess. To prevent this from happening, it is better to remove the atheroma when it is still small.

Removal of a lipoma - when is it indicated?

Lipomas are removed when they sit on exposed parts of the body and are considered unsightly by the patient. The second indication is the pressure of the lipoma on a blood vessel or nerve. The lipoma is then removed to decompress the compressed structure. It is worth emphasizing that each lipoma-like change noticed by us should be checked by a doctor. Another type of tumor with similar characteristics is a malignant liposarcoma tumor. It extends slightly deeper than the lipoma and infiltrates the surrounding tissues (the lipoma is always surrounded by a capsule). In order to initially check whether the lesion is benign or has atypical features, the doctor performs an ultrasound examination.