SKIN TUMOURS: LIPOMA, SEBACEOUS CYST, NEVUS, BALL UNDER THE SKIN
Les tumeurs bénignes de la peau (lipomes, kystes, nævus) sont un motif de consultation fréquent en chirurgie esthétique à Paris 16ᵉ. Ces lésions peuvent être retirées facilement sous anesthésie locale. Elles ne présentent pas de caractère péjoratif.
Your Questions
Frequently Asked Questions in Consultation
WHO CAN REMOVE THIS TYPE OF TUMOUR?
Minor dermatological surgery is available to dermatologists and cosmetic or plastic surgeons.
These surgeries can be performed in the office or in the operating room, under the supervision of a surgeon. local anesthesia.
Lorsque le lipome est trop gros ou que le patient présente un kyste au visage, le chirurgien préfère une intervention au bloc opératoire, rarement sous anesthésie générale.
CAN A LIPOMA BE REMOVED BY LIPOSUCTION?
Technically, yes, it is possible to empty the lipoma by liposuction.
But this is not desirable, as the liposuction in Paris would enable fat cells to be aspirated, but would not prevent the risk of lipoma recurrence.
To avoid this risk, it is necessary to remove the entire lipoma with its envelope. Only a scar with a direct approach to the lesion allows this.
CAN SEVERAL TUMORS BE REMOVED IN ONE OPERATION?
Yes, it's quite possible.
This requires local anesthesia of the various lesions. Thanks to anesthesia, the operation is generally painless.
However, the amount of anesthetic used is limited according to the patient's weight. A second procedure is possible if the patient has a lot of lesions.
If the lesions are too extensive or too numerous, an operation under general anaesthetic is also possible. Indeed, some patients may have lipomas covering their entire body.
WHAT KIND OF SCAR TO EXPECT?
In general, the scar is approximately equal to the diameter of the lesion.
La cicatrice correspond généralement à un trait fin de la taille de la lésion.
On the other hand, some areas are less conducive to healing. This is particularly true of the back, arms and thighs, which are areas of high tension.
WHAT ARE THE INSTRUCTIONS AFTER SUCH SURGERY?
Les soins postopératoires sont relativement simples.
You can shower with mild soap the day after the operation.
After drying the wound with a warm compressThe patient replaces a clean dressing.
Healing is complete after about two to three weeks.
During this period, bathing and swimming should be avoided to prevent maceration.
As soon as healing is complete, the wound can be left in the open air.
IS EXCISION OF THESE TUMORS COVERED?
Yes.
Social security reimburses part of the cost of these procedures, particularly for facial cysts or lipomas. Whether the procedure is related to aesthetic reasons doesn't matter.
However, in cosmetic surgery and dermatology practices, doctors usually charge a higher fee.
The coverage of this excess fee is borne in part or in full by the mutual insurance company. Whether the operation is performed for aesthetic reasons or not is not taken into consideration.
In this way, the patient may have to pay for the remainder of the costs.
Find out more about Social Security coverage of skin tumors.
Dr Jérémy Djian is a cosmetic surgeon based at 5 square Thiers, near the Victor Hugo roundabout, in the 16th arrondissement of Paris.
He trained in Paris and worked in the team of Prof. Laurent Lantieri, a leading figure in face transplant surgery.
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