“Scarless” Lipoma Removal

 

Lipomas or fatty tumors are benign tumors of mature fat cells that may appear anywhere on the body. Although the majority of lipomas are not harmful, patients often choose to remove lipomas for aesthetic or functional reasons.

Dr. Michelle Copeland and Dr. Libby Copeland-Halperin have developed lipoma removal expertise which includes combining excision with liposuction techniques to remove lipomas with minimal scarring and quicker recovery time. Read more about our lipoma removal techniques in our publication: Combined Liposuction and Excision of Lipomas study. When you schedule a consultation, we will discuss the options to provide the best results. Lipoma-removal surgery takes place in our private AAAASF-accredited surgical suite.

 

Before and 2 1/2 months after removal of neck lipoma with small incision techniques which is virtually scarless. Before and 7 weeks after removal of neck lipoma with small incision techniques which is virtually scarless. Before and 7 weeks after lipoma removal from neck, side view. Before and 7 weeks after removal of neck lipoma with small incision techniques which is virtually scarless. Before and After Removal of Lipoma from Neck Before and 6 weeks after lipoma removal by Dr. Copeland-Halperin using minimal scar technique. A smaller scar helps create a more aesthetically pleasing result and help you recover faster. Her scar will continue to fade with time.

Before and 1 week after removal of lipoma from left cheek. Before and 1 week after removing large lipoma from left cheek that was wrapping around a facial nerve and parotid gland after having undergone partial excision elsewhere. Procedure with an ENT colleague to remove the lipoma through an incision hidden in the patient’s natural skin creases and moved tissue around underneath the skin to decrease the chance of a contour irregularity. Forehead Lipoma Removal Before and After Before and 2 months after removal of forehead lipoma using a minimal scar technique, by Dr. Copeland-Halperin Before and 2 months after lipoma removal from back of neck - back view. Before and 2 months after removal by Dr. Copeland-Halperin of a large lipoma from upper back using
minimal-scar technique on patient with history of keloid scarring.
Before and 2 months after lipoma removal side view. Before and 2 months after removal by Dr. Copeland-Halperin of a large lipoma from upper back using
minimal-scar technique on patient with history of keloid scarring. (side view)
Before and After Removal of Large Lipoma from Right Shoulder Before and 4 months after large lipoma removal by Dr. Copeland-Halperin using minimal scar technique which helps speed recovery and healing. The small scar continues to fade. Before and After Lipoma Removal Before and 10 weeks after removal of a large lipoma from clavicle using a combination of liposuction and direct excision by Dr. Copeland-Halperin. before and after lipoma removal from clavicle Before and 8 weeks after removal of a 9 cm lipoma from clavicle using a combination of liposuction and excision. Procedure: Before and six months after lipoma removal using a combination of liposuction and excision. *Results may vary. Before and six months after lipoma removal using a combination of liposuction and excision. "Scarless" lipoma removal using a combination of liposuction and excision. Procedure: "Scarless" lipoma removal from upper arm using a combination of liposuction and excision. *Results may vary. Procedure: "Scarless" lipoma removal using combination liposuction and direct excision on 8 cm lipoma on base of neck using 1 cm incision. *Results may vary. Before and after Lipoma Removal from Lower Back Before and 8 weeks after removal of a 12x17 cm lipoma from lower back using a combination of liposuction and excision. Before and 8 weeks after removal of a 12x17 cm lipoma from lower back using a combination of liposuction and excision.