Lipoma management with a minimally invasive 1,444 nm Nd:YAG laser technique
BackgroundLipoma is the most common benign mesenchymal tumor that is composed of mature fat cells. Subdermal laser lipoma treatment may be recommended as an alternative to surgery for its removal.PurposeThe purpose of the study was to investigate the efficacy of the 1,444 nm Nd:YAG laser subcutaneou...
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| author | Domenico Piccolo Mohammed Hussein Mutlag Laura Pieri Irene Fusco Claudio Conforti Giuliana Crisman Paolo Bonan |
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| description | BackgroundLipoma is the most common benign mesenchymal tumor that is composed of mature fat cells. Subdermal laser lipoma treatment may be recommended as an alternative to surgery for its removal.PurposeThe purpose of the study was to investigate the efficacy of the 1,444 nm Nd:YAG laser subcutaneous intralesional application as a treatment option for lipoma.Materials and methodsOn 60 patients (37 women and 23 men) with lipomas localized above the muscle and lipomatosis in various regions, a subcutaneous, micro-pulsed 1,444 nm Nd:YAG laser procedure was executed. Before treatment, an ultrasound was performed and the lipomas were measured. The same lighting setup and photographic tools were used to take pictures of each patient.ResultsThe lipoma reduced or completely disappeared in all cases at the last follow-up, and no infections, burns, skin lesions, episodes of severe bleeding, or other serious adverse effects were reported. The most common transient side effects were ecchymosis and edema. Partial lesion reduction refers to rare cases of lipomatosis in which the lipomas were so small that suction and accurate positioning of the capsular membrane contours were impossible.ConclusionLipoma treatment with a 1,444 nm Nd:YAG laser is a safe and effective minimally invasive procedure without risk of scarring. For cellular disruption, laser treatment is an effective and safe option. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-3b3ae342b2654b23bec05d8080c7ae092022-12-22T03:42:09ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Medicine2296-858X2022-11-01910.3389/fmed.2022.10114681011468Lipoma management with a minimally invasive 1,444 nm Nd:YAG laser techniqueDomenico Piccolo0Mohammed Hussein Mutlag1Laura Pieri2Irene Fusco3Claudio Conforti4Giuliana Crisman5Paolo Bonan6Skin Centers, Avezzano, ItalyRoma Clinic, Baghdad, IraqEl.En. Group, Calenzano, ItalyEl.En. Group, Calenzano, ItalyDepartment of Dermatology and Venereology, Dermatology Clinic, Maggiore Hospital, University of Trieste, Trieste, ItalySkin Centers, Avezzano, ItalyLaser Cutaneous Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery Unit, Villa Donatello Clinic, Florence, ItalyBackgroundLipoma is the most common benign mesenchymal tumor that is composed of mature fat cells. Subdermal laser lipoma treatment may be recommended as an alternative to surgery for its removal.PurposeThe purpose of the study was to investigate the efficacy of the 1,444 nm Nd:YAG laser subcutaneous intralesional application as a treatment option for lipoma.Materials and methodsOn 60 patients (37 women and 23 men) with lipomas localized above the muscle and lipomatosis in various regions, a subcutaneous, micro-pulsed 1,444 nm Nd:YAG laser procedure was executed. Before treatment, an ultrasound was performed and the lipomas were measured. The same lighting setup and photographic tools were used to take pictures of each patient.ResultsThe lipoma reduced or completely disappeared in all cases at the last follow-up, and no infections, burns, skin lesions, episodes of severe bleeding, or other serious adverse effects were reported. The most common transient side effects were ecchymosis and edema. Partial lesion reduction refers to rare cases of lipomatosis in which the lipomas were so small that suction and accurate positioning of the capsular membrane contours were impossible.ConclusionLipoma treatment with a 1,444 nm Nd:YAG laser is a safe and effective minimally invasive procedure without risk of scarring. For cellular disruption, laser treatment is an effective and safe option.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2022.1011468/fulllipoma1,444 nm Nd:YAG lasersubcutaneous intralesional applicationliposuctioncellular disruption |
| spellingShingle | Domenico Piccolo Mohammed Hussein Mutlag Laura Pieri Irene Fusco Claudio Conforti Giuliana Crisman Paolo Bonan Lipoma management with a minimally invasive 1,444 nm Nd:YAG laser technique Frontiers in Medicine lipoma 1,444 nm Nd:YAG laser subcutaneous intralesional application liposuction cellular disruption |
| title | Lipoma management with a minimally invasive 1,444 nm Nd:YAG laser technique |
| title_full | Lipoma management with a minimally invasive 1,444 nm Nd:YAG laser technique |
| title_fullStr | Lipoma management with a minimally invasive 1,444 nm Nd:YAG laser technique |
| title_full_unstemmed | Lipoma management with a minimally invasive 1,444 nm Nd:YAG laser technique |
| title_short | Lipoma management with a minimally invasive 1,444 nm Nd:YAG laser technique |
| title_sort | lipoma management with a minimally invasive 1 444 nm nd yag laser technique |
| topic | lipoma 1,444 nm Nd:YAG laser subcutaneous intralesional application liposuction cellular disruption |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2022.1011468/full |
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