It Is Suitable For
· Those in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia looking for removal of skin lumps.
· Those with lipoma.
· Those with a fatty tumor beneath the skin.
· Those who wish to remove small lumps with laser treatment.
· Those who wish to prevent further growth of the skin lumps.
What is Skin Lump Removal?
Under your skin, there is a possibility for fatty tissues to grow and become lumps. This can happen to people at any age but children rarely develop them. In another name, the skin lump is known as a lipoma. A lipoma is not cancerous and is rarely harmful, the treatment is usually done as a choice when you feel that it is bothering you or to prevent further growth.
How It Works
At our affiliated clinic, there are 2 methods in removing the skin lump, depending on the size of it.
In the case in which lump is small, the procedure can be done easily with laser treatment non-invasively. For a bigger lump, excision has to be performed to remove it with application of local anesthesia.
Treatment Areas
A lipoma can form on any part of the body but typically appear on:
· Neck
· Shoulders
· Forearms
· Arms
· Thighs
· Abdomen
· Back
Symptoms of a Lipoma
There are many types of skin tumors, but a lipoma is usually easy to be distinguished as it has distinct characteristics:
· Soft to touch
· Can be moved easily if prodded with a finger
· Located just right under the skin
· Colorless
· Grows slowly
Skin Lump Removal Procedure
1. Consultation and examination of the skin condition
2. Cleansing of the area to be treated
3. Marking of the area to be treated
4. Application of anesthesia
5. Laser treatment for small lumps
6. Excision will be done for bigger lumps
Advantages and Limitations of Skin Lump Removal
<Advantages>
· Removes small lipoma non-invasively
· Eases your daily activities lump-free
· Enhances the better appearance
<Limitations>
· Only lipoma is able to undergo this treatment
FAQ
Q1: Can it recur after the treatment?
A1: Recurrence of lipoma can occur many years after excision in some cases.
Q2: Are lipomas cancerous?
A2: Lipomas are benign, not cancerous, and do not threaten your health.
Q3: What causes lipomas?
A3: There is no clear evidence on the cause of lipomas but it is believed to involve with genetics.
Q4: Who is at risk of developing lipomas?
A4: Lipomas are very common, and more commonly found in people between the ages of 40 to 60.
Q5: Do lipomas cause pain?
A5: Usually lipomas are painless unless they are categorised as liposarcoma, which is cancerous.
Clinic Information
[Clinic Name] Beverly Wilshire Medical Centre (KL)
[Location] Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
[Nearest Station / Nearest Tourist Destination] 5 mins driving distance from partner hotels: Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre, MiCasa All Suites Hotel, and shopping centre Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. Also, KL Sentral, as well as KLCC, are reachable within 15 mins drive.
[Clinic Opening Time] Monday to Friday (9:00AM - 7:00PM); Saturday (9:00AM - 3:00PM)
