- It is relatively firm because it is close to the surface of the skin.
- If inflammation occurs, it may be accompanied by redness and pain.
- Even the capsule, which is the cyst wall, needs to be removed.
SKIN LUMP CARE
Epidermal cyst·lipoma,
Accurately distinguish and delicately
Check the characteristics of the lumps under the skin and plan the necessary treatment process.
ABOUT
Even if it looks similar
The personality is different from the layer that occurs.
Epidermal cyst is a cyst in which sebum or flaking is formed in the pocket of the skin.
Lipoma is a benign tumor where fat cells gather in one place,
If the size increases, it may cause discomfort by pressing on the surrounding tissue.
DIFFERENCE
The difference between the two monkeys
Check it at a glance
Even if it looks similar on the outside, the position, touch, and tissue you check when you remove it are different.
- It is located in the fat layer under the skin and is soft and tender.
- It has a feature that moves well when pushed by hand.
- The entire lesion tissue should be accurately removed.
CHECK
If there is a change like this
Check the status
With the size of the monkey
Examine pain, redness, heat, movement and stiffness.
- If the size of the lump is getting bigger and bigger
- When accompanied by pain, redness, and fever
- If you feel uncomfortable in your daily life
- If there is a feeling of hard or fixed when touched
If the size of the lump is getting bigger and biggerINFORMATION
Check before surgery
Basic information
- Surgery time
- About 15 minutes
- Anesthesia method
- Local anesthesia
- Recovery period
- About 2 weeks
- In-stort treatment
- 1 to 2 times
- Return to daily life
- Available on the same day after surgery
PROCESS
From treatment to progress confirmation
A process that continues calmly
STEP 01
Check the status
The position and touch of the monkey,
Check the accompanying symptoms.STEP 02
Anesthesia progress
Proceeding with local anesthesia
Prepare the surgical site.STEP 03
Removing the lesions
Capsule or according to the type
Remove the lesion tissue.STEP 04
Suture·Confirmation
Considering the texture of the skin and sewing
Check the removal and course of the stitches.
BEFORE TREATMENT
Rather than self-removing
The exact confirmation comes first.
Epidermal cyst and lipoma are
The tissue that should be removed and the surgical plan are different.
- If you squeeze it by hand, the secondary infection or inflammation can get worse.
- Epidermal cyst can recur if the capsule is left, and lipoma requires the removal of the entire lesion tissue.
If you squeeze it by hand, the secondary infection or inflammation can get worse.※ It is difficult to distinguish accurately by the naked eye or touch alone,
After treating the size, site, and number of lumps, local anesthesia and surgical plans are decided.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Epidermal cyst occurs near the surface of the skin and is relatively hard,
Lipoma is located in the fat layer under the skin and moves well when pushed by hand.If you squeeze it out by force, the infection or inflammation can get worse.
Epidermal cyst is a capsule, lipoma is important to remove without leaving lesion tissue.It proceeds with local anesthesia, and the operation time for each lesion is about 15 minutes.
If the size is large or there are multiple areas, the post-treatment surgery plan will be adjusted.For exposed areas such as the face, around the ears, and neck, consider the skin texture and plan the incision direction and suture method,
If necessary, you can apply pypan surgery.When the size increases or is accompanied by pain, redness, and heat,
It is necessary to check the condition when you feel firmly fixed or when the inflammation is repeated.After the surgery, you can do your daily life on the same day, and after a certain period of time, remove the stitches and check the progress.
The basic recovery guide is about 2 weeks.
CONTACT
A concerning lump,
Start with an accurate check.
We will examine the condition of epidermal cyst·lipoma and guide you through the necessary treatment process.