{"id":3180,"date":"2018-10-03T14:42:10","date_gmt":"2018-10-03T17:42:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/?p=3180"},"modified":"2025-12-09T13:00:25","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T16:00:25","slug":"lipomas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/lipomas\/","title":{"rendered":"Lipomas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lipoma consists of a slow-growing lump of fat that usually sits between the skin and the underlying muscle layer. He <a href=\"https:\/\/ar.linkedin.com\/in\/dr-ricardo-hoogstra\">Dr. Ricardo Hoogstra<\/a> I develop a technique to remove lipomas through minimal incisions with Laser technology.<\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 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href=\"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/lipomas\/#Cuadro-clinico-y-manifestaciones\" >Clinical Picture and Manifestations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/lipomas\/#Localizacion-y-distribucion\" >Location and Distribution<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/lipomas\/#Consideraciones-diagnosticas-y-tratamiento\" >Diagnostic Considerations and Treatment<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/lipomas\/#Diagnostico-diferencial\" >Differential diagnosis<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/lipomas\/#Tratamiento-con-laser-para-lipomas\" >Laser Treatment for Lipomas<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/lipomas\/#Procedimiento\" >Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/lipomas\/#Mecanismo-de-accion\" >Mechanism of action<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/lipomas\/#Ventajas-del-tratamiento-con-laser\" >Advantages of laser treatment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/lipomas\/#Beneficios-para-el-paciente-del-tratamiento-con-laser-para-lipomas\" >Patient Benefits of Laser Treatment for Lipomas<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/lipomas\/#%C2%BFComo-es-la-extraccion-de-lipomas\" >How is the removal of lipomas?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/lipomas\/#Nabila-Teichler\" >Nabila Teichler<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/lipomas\/#Precio-del-tratamiento-de-lipomas-sin-cirugia\" >Price of lipoma treatment without surgery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/lipomas\/#Instalaciones-y-seguridad-del-procedimiento\" >Procedures facilities and security<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/lipomas\/#Dudas-y-consultas\" >Doubts and queries<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFQue-son-los-lipomas-y-por-que-aparecen\"><\/span>What are lipomas and why do they appear?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>lipomas<\/strong> They are <strong>benign tumors<\/strong> of adipose origin characterized by the abnormal proliferation of fat cells in the subcutaneous tissue. Although their exact etiology is not yet fully understood, it is believed that genetic, hormonal, and metabolic factors may contribute to their development.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cuadro-clinico-y-manifestaciones\"><\/span>Clinical Picture and Manifestations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>These growths usually present as soft, mobile masses under the skin, with a texture similar to normal fat. Generally, lipomas are painless to the touch and can be easily moved with finger pressure. Although they tend to be small to moderate in size, in some cases they can grow considerably, exerting pressure on surrounding structures and causing discomfort.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Localizacion-y-distribucion\"><\/span>Location and Distribution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you are wondering <strong>where lipomas can appear<\/strong> the answer is simple: they can appear anywhere on the body, being most common in areas such as the neck, shoulders, arms, abdomen, thighs, and back regions. However, they can also develop in less frequent sites, such as hands, feet, face, and even the oral mucosa.<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n#foogallery-gallery-20785 .fg-image { width: 640px; }<\/style>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"foogallery foogallery-container foogallery-image-viewer foogallery-link-image foogallery-lightbox-none fg-center fg-image-viewer fg-ready fg-light fg-border-thin fg-shadow-outline fg-loading-default fg-loaded-fade-in fg-caption-hover fg-hover-fade fg-hover-zoom fg-no-js\" id=\"foogallery-gallery-20785\" data-foogallery=\"{&quot;item&quot;:{&quot;showCaptionTitle&quot;:true,&quot;showCaptionDescription&quot;:true},&quot;lazy&quot;:true,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;src&quot;,&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;srcset&quot;,&quot;template&quot;:{&quot;loop&quot;:true,&quot;autoplay&quot;:0}}\" style=\"--fg-title-line-clamp: 0; --fg-description-line-clamp: 0;\" >\n\t<div class=\"fiv-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"fiv-inner-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-30-at-22.48.24.avif\" data-attachment-id=\"23642\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2026\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-30-at-22_48_24\/3308261254.avif\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-loading\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/25-6733751.webp\" data-attachment-id=\"20786\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img src=\"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2023\/03\/25-6733751\/376361460.webp\" alt=\"lipoma-removal\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"fiv-ctrls\">\n\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"fiv-prev\" title=\"Prev\"><span>Prev<\/span><\/button>\n\t\t\t<label class=\"fiv-count\"><span class=\"fiv-count-current\">1<\/span>of<span class=\"fiv-count-total\">2<\/span><\/label>\n\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"fiv-next\" title=\"Next\"><span>Next<\/span><\/button>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consideraciones-diagnosticas-y-tratamiento\"><\/span><strong>Diagnostic Considerations and Treatment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although the diagnosis of lipoma is generally made through clinical examination and palpation, in some cases confirmation may be necessary through imaging tests, such as ultrasounds or magnetic resonance imaging. Regarding treatment, surgical excision used to be the standard option. However, currently, there are less invasive alternatives, such as fine-needle aspiration or the use of specific wavelength lasers, which allow for faster recovery and satisfactory aesthetic results.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diagnostico-diferencial\"><\/span>Differential diagnosis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The lipoma can be confused with other types of subcutaneous masses or tumors, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/sebaceous-cysts\/\">Sebaceous cysts<\/a>: These are closed sacs under the skin filled with fluid or semi-solid material. Unlike lipomas, sebaceous cysts are filled with sebum, an oily substance produced by the skin's sebaceous glands.<\/li>\n<li>Liposarcomas: Although less common than lipomas, liposarcomas are malignant tumors of adipose tissue. They can present characteristics similar to lipomas in terms of soft consistency, but generally grow more rapidly and can cause symptoms such as pain or tenderness.<\/li>\n<li>Fibromas: These are benign tumors formed by fibrous tissue that can appear under the skin. Unlike lipomas, fibromas are usually harder to the touch and may be associated with skin changes, such as redness or thickening.<\/li>\n<li>Swollen lymph nodes: Sometimes, enlarged lymph nodes can be felt as subcutaneous masses. These can be the result of local or systemic infections and are usually mobile and tender to the touch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tratamiento-con-laser-para-lipomas\"><\/span>Laser Treatment for Lipomas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Laser treatment <strong>represents an innovative, painless, and less invasive option for lipoma removal<\/strong>. This procedure uses lasers with a specific wavelength, such as the 980 nm or 1064 nm FOX laser, to direct light energy toward the lipoma.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedimiento\"><\/span><strong>Process<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>During laser treatment, a thin fiber, approximately 1 mm in diameter, is introduced percutaneously through the skin and into the lipoma. Once the fiber is placed, the laser light energy is emitted, which acts by heating and breaking down the adipose cells of the lipoma.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mecanismo-de-accion\"><\/span><strong>Mechanism of action<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The laser produces a caloric effect on the lipoma tissue, which leads to the transformation of fat cells into an oil-like substance. Subsequently, this material can be aspirated or drained through a minimal incision where the laser fiber was inserted.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ventajas-del-tratamiento-con-laser\"><\/span><strong>Advantages of laser treatment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the main advantages of laser treatment for lipomas is its minimally invasive nature. Unlike traditional surgery, extensive incisions or sutures are not required, which reduces the risk of complications and speeds up the patient's recovery process. Furthermore, laser treatment usually leaves minimal or even imperceptible scars, making it an aesthetically attractive option.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beneficios-para-el-paciente-del-tratamiento-con-laser-para-lipomas\"><\/span><strong>Patient Benefits of Laser Treatment for Lipomas<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Laser treatment for lipoma removal offers a series of significant benefits for patients:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Minimally invasive:<\/strong> Unlike conventional surgery, laser treatment requires minimal incisions, meaning less trauma to surrounding tissues and a faster recovery.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Lower risk of complications:<\/strong> By avoiding extensive incisions and sutures, laser treatment reduces the risk of infection, bruising, and other side effects associated with traditional surgery.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Aesthetic results:<\/strong> Laser treatment generally leaves minimal or imperceptible scars, resulting in a more aesthetic and satisfactory appearance for the patient, especially in visible areas of the body such as the face.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Faster recovery:<\/strong> Due to the less invasive nature of the treatment, patients usually experience a faster recovery and less postoperative discomfort. This allows for an earlier return to normal daily activities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Precision and control:<\/strong> The laser allows for precise and controlled application of energy to the lipoma, minimizing damage to surrounding tissues and increasing treatment efficacy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFComo-es-la-extraccion-de-lipomas\"><\/span>How is the removal of lipomas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n  \n            <div \n                class=\"elfsight-widget-youtube-gallery elfsight-widget\" \n                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Tuve una experiencia fant\u00e1stica desde mi primer consulta hasta&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/testimonial\/nabila-teichler\/\" class=\"readmore\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Nabila Teichler&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Nabila Teichler<\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Precio-del-tratamiento-de-lipomas-sin-cirugia\"><\/span>Price of lipoma treatment without surgery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To send a quote an evaluation of Dr. Ricardo Hoogstra is required. The value of the query is <strong>U$D 100 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you decide to proceed with the treatment, 50% of the consultation fee will be refunded.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instalaciones-y-seguridad-del-procedimiento\"><\/span>Procedures facilities and security<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to having state-of-the-art medical equipment, we have a complete surgical unit and recovery and hospitalization rooms.\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<strong> modern surgical room<\/strong> It is equipped with high-level technology and assisted by nurses and instructors specialized in this type of intervention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The clinic has the approval of the Secretary of Public Health<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dudas-y-consultas\"><\/span>Doubts and queries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any medical questions, send an email to<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:consulta@doctorhoogstra.com\"><b>consulta@doctorhoogstra.com\u00a0<\/b><\/a>\u00a0. 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