Video of the lipoma removal surgical procedure
Generally, the primary treatment for lipomas is surgical excision, and the surgical procedure can be briefly summarized as disinfection, anesthesia, skin incision, lipoma removal, and wound suturing. The specific steps are as follows:
1. Disinfect the planned incision site, with a disinfection radius extending at least 15 cm beyond the surgical area.
2. Administer local anesthesia, typically using lidocaine for local infiltration anesthesia.
3. Make an incision along the long axis of the lesion in alignment with the skin lines, continuing down to the capsule of the lipoma to expose it.
4. Use hemostatic forceps or fingers to perform blunt dissection and separate the lipoma. After complete separation, remove the lipoma with a scalpel.
5. Irrigate the wound with normal saline and achieve hemostasis.
6. Suture the wound, cover it with sterile gauze, and complete the procedure.
Patients who develop a lipoma should seek timely medical evaluation and treatment under the guidance of a qualified physician. Postoperatively, adequate rest is recommended. It is also important to maintain healthy lifestyle habits and avoid spicy or irritating foods that may impair recovery.