As an aesthetic defect and the cause of many health problems, wen occur anywhere on the body and can be of various sizes. Giant wen cause inconvenience when wearing clothes, hinder movement due to ingrowth into muscle fibers. Small wen on the face do not pose any danger to the life of their owner, but the appearance of such neoplasms indicates a violation of the exchange of living cells. And if there are certain violations, they must be dealt with. Today in medicine, there are many methods for removing wen on the face, back, neck or arm. The most common treatment options are the removal of a wen with a laser, using radio wave therapy or electrocoagulation. Let us consider in more detail each method of treating wen.

What is a wen or lipoma

Ween  or lipomas (in the medical literature) – these are tumor formations that contain fat cells, are benign growths in the subcutaneous fat layer.

Multiple lipomas of small sizes usually appear on the face, the periorbital region is a favorite place. The most dangerous are lipomas in the abdominal cavity, growing on the internal organs. Wen can reach 15 cm in diameter, so patients may confuse them with malignant tumors or inflamed lymph nodes.

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Signs of lipoma on the body:

  • looks like a knot that is bounded by a capsule;
  • no adhesion to skin, muscles or connective tissues on organs;
  • have a jelly-like consistency, in some cases resemble dough (if the formation is deeper, it may become thicker);
  • usually palpation of the wen does not cause pain, but in some cases, if the nerve endings are affected, the wen may hurt;
  • when wearing clothes, a wen can interfere and it is quite likely that suppuration and scuffs will appear.

It is impossible to delay a visit to the doctor if this formation is detected in oneself, it is better to immediately undergo an examination and decide on the best method for removing the lipoma. If a wen begins to grow, it can compress internal organs and deform tissues.

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Signs of lipoma growth:

  • sagging wen;
  • swelling in the area of ​​the lipoma, stagnation of blood and reddening of tissues;
  • heaviness and discomfort in the area of ​​the lipoma;
  • Violation of the functioning of surrounding tissues or organs.

With such signs, urgent medical intervention and treatment of the lipoma is indicated. If the lipoma is not very large or painful, doctors may suggest medication for the tumor. In case of complications and uncontrolled growth of the formation, surgical removal of the wen is indicated.

Drug treatment of a wen: features of the procedure

How to remove a wen with a medication? This method is recommended for small lipomas – 2-3 cm. For this, an injection of Diprospan is injected into the wen. The drug can be administered in pure form or combined with Lidocaine for pain relief.

The drug Diprospan stimulates the rapid breakdown of adipose tissue. In order for the wen to completely resolve, 2-3 injections of the drug are needed.

In what cases is the administration of Diprospan contraindicated:

  • allergic reaction;
  • infectious diseases;
  • AIDS;
  • stomach ulcer;
  • jade;
  • psychosis;
  • renal failure;
  • blood clotting disorder.

Surgical removal of a wen on the face, back, arm and other parts of the body

If there are contraindications for the use of Diprospan or the lipoma is too large, surgical removal of the wen will be required.

In what cases is surgical removal of wen indicated:

  • growth of a pedunculated lipoma;
  • trauma to the tumor;
  • physical discomfort;
  • with growth and soreness of the wen;
  • tumor size too large;
  • aesthetic flaw on the face;
  • Violation of the functioning of internal organs.

Wen, which reach 15 cm or more, are removed in a hospital under general anesthesia. There are several methods for removing a lipoma, the choice depends on preferences, contraindications and indications for use, and the financial capabilities of the patient.

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Methods for removing wen:

Method 1. Removing a wen with a laser

Laser removal of wen – this is the most acceptable method, which has many advantages: no blood and pain, no scars and scars, the exclusion of re-growth of lipoma. The patient will have to be observed by a specialist for about 2 weeks and recover.

Method 2. Classical removal with skin incision

This method is considered a conventional surgical operation, in which an incision is made in the skin and the wen is removed along with the capsule. The wound is scraped and cleaned, treated with medicines, sutured.

Method 3. Electrocoagulation

This method is the burning of the lipoma with an electric current. The wound heals after the procedure for 10-14 days. Usually there are no scars on the body after burning.

Method 4. Endoscopic removal of wen

Special instruments and devices are required for the procedure. At a distance from the wen, a puncture is made and an endoscope is inserted into the lipoma. The capsule is separated from the surrounding tissues and removed. If the lipoma is very large, removal occurs in stages – fragments. After successful removal of a wen, small marks from punctures remain on the body, which completely disappear over time.

Method 5. Radio wave method for removing a wen

This method consists in using a radio wave knife, which, with the help of radiation, acts on a wen and removes fatty tissues and a capsule. This method is safe, there is no blood and soreness, and no stitches are required. Recovery takes approximately 4-5 days.

Removal of a wen is rarely accompanied by complications. Although lipomas can occur again and with a diffuse lesion, that is, multiple. After the removal procedure, the patient is prescribed concomitant medications to speed up the healing of the wound and improve well-being.

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