Xanthelasma Removal
In fact, there is a huge number of benign neoplasms on the skin. They do not pose a health hazard, but cause discomfort from an aesthetic point of view. One of these neoplasms is xanthelasma.
If you experience symptoms of an illness, please consult a doctor.
What is xenthilasma?
Xanthelasma is a small, benign neoplasm that has a color from pale yellow to orange, and most often forms on the upper eyelids. Plaques can be single or multiple. They do not cause physical discomfort and are not prone to transformation into malignant neoplasms. Removal of xanthelasma is purely aesthetic.
Causes of xanthelasma
Dermatologists call the main cause of the occurrence a violation of lipid metabolism, which occurs as a result of a number of diseases:
- diabetes;
- adiposity;
- liver diseases;
- pathologies of the pancreas;
- high cholesterol.
Dermatologists note that in order to eliminate xanthelasma as effectively as possible, as well as to avoid relapses in the future, it is necessary to find the root cause of the appearance of neoplasms.
Removal of xanthelasma
In modern cosmetology, laser removal of eyelid xanthelasma and removal using a radioknife are widely used: both procedures are minimally traumatic and affordable.
Laser removal of xanthelasma is one of the most effective and safest methods. The laser beam affects only pathological tissues and does not spread to healthy ones, thanks to which it is possible to completely get rid of the neoplasm and eliminate the possibility of scarring or scarring. After the procedure, you do not need a long recovery, you can return to your usual rhythm of life in just a few days.
Before laser removal, the dermatologist conducts a visual examination, if necessary, a dermatoscopy, takes into account the presence of contraindications, and only after that does the procedure. Laser removal of xanthelasma itself will take about 10-15 minutes. The main advantage of this option is that the laser affects only a certain area of the skin. The procedure takes place under local anesthesia. First, the skin is treated with an antiseptic, and then the growth is removed with a laser beam. Then the xanthelasma area is disinfected again. At the place of the plaque, a slight trace remains, which disappears after 1-2 weeks.
Radiowave removal of xanthelasma is similar in principle to the action of a laser. With the help of radio waves, a small incision is made and neoplasms are carefully removed. The process of preparing and carrying out the procedure is similar to the one described above.
The choice of one or another method remains at the discretion of the dermatologist. However, both methods are equally effective and less traumatic.
Care after the procedure
The crust formed at the site of xanthelasma falls off on its own 1-2 weeks after the procedure. It cannot be torn off or damaged in any other way. During the recovery period, you should avoid staying in the sun, refrain from visiting the solarium, sauna, and bathhouse. Sunscreen should be applied before going outside.
If you want to safely remove xanthelasma in Lviv, contact the LeoDerm clinic. Qualified specialists with extensive experience work in our medical center. You can make an appointment by calling the indicated phone numbers.