This sweet patient of mine has a Popaholic brother who told her she needed to come see me for her Lipoma... so this excellent pop is dedicated to him!
Lipomas are slow-growing, benign (non-cancerous) growths of fat cells. These cells are contained in a thin capsule that creates the appearance of a “bump” right under the skin. Lipomas are typically not tender, move around easily, and don’t require treatment. However, some lipomas may sit in places that cause discomfort to the patient, which is why some people may request removal. Appearance is another reason people may request removal as well. Often a small incision can be made over the lipoma and they can be "popped" out easily, which is a simple in-office surgical procedure under local anesthesia.
Time for a rhinophyma transformation, but there are a couple of whiteheads that must be extracted first!
This Valentine's Day, I'm showing you some sentimental pops that are dedicated to the ones my patients love. We've had patients come in to have blackheads removed for their wife, some patients who bring their partner in for support (and an anniversary gift), others who come in together for a Coup...
Everyone can use a transformation from time to time, especially when you have a nice, squeezable lipoma to get rid of. Isn't this fella cute?
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