Treatment of Lipoma by Injection Lipolysis

doi:10.4103/0974-2077.85040

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Treatment of Lipoma by Injection Lipolysis

Published May 1, 2011 · S. Nanda

Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery

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Abstract

Injection lipolysis or lipodissolve is the practice of injecting phosphatidyl choline/ sodium deoxycholate (PDC/DC) compounds in the subcutaneous fat. Though this practice is being used extensively for nonsurgical contouring of body and dissolving localized collections of excess fat, it's use as a treatment modality for lipomas needs further evaluation. We present a case where this technique was used for treating a lipoma, with no recurrence after 9 months of follow up. Injection lipolysis as a treatment modality for lipomas needs to be evaluated for safety and efficacy in trials on larger population. This could prove to be a very valuable adjunct to the current practice of excision, if done by a trained person in a properly selected patient. Also the side effects and the controversies regarding this procedure have been discussed in detail in the present paper.

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Injection lipolysis shows potential as a safe and effective treatment for lipomas, with no recurrence after 9 months of follow-up.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

Treatment of Lipoma by Injection Lipolysis

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