The Sandra Stitch Lipoma
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The Sandra Stitch Lipoma

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 […]
A Widow’s Peak Pilar Cyst
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A Widow’s Peak Pilar Cyst

Let’s get this widow’s peak back to normal. Watch until the end to see sac and its cyst contents! A pilar cyst, also known as a trichilemmal or isthmus-catagen cyst, is a benign (non-life-threatening) growth that, upon examination, looks identical to the more common epidermoid cyst, except that 90% of pilar cysts occur on the […]
Pick A Brick Lipoma
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Pick A Brick Lipoma

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 […]
A TMI Accessory Tragus Removal
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A TMI Accessory Tragus Removal

This patient had an accessory tragus which is a fairly common, benign congenital (present from birth) anomaly of the external ear that presents as a small elevation of the skin that is made up of skin, subcutaneous fat, and/or elastic cartilage. Join All Access to unlock exclusive member perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrsF4TYwmrV0QsXb8AoeHQ/join SHOP – SLMD Skincare to […]
A Gummy Bear Lipoma
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A Gummy Bear Lipoma

A very sticky growth of fat cells aka lipoma! 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 […]
A Very Angry Cyst Meets the Curette!
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A Very Angry Cyst Meets the Curette!

This epidermoid cyst was ready to go! 😡💥 An epidermoid cyst is a non-cancerous growth commonly found on the skin of the face or neck, but can occur anywhere on the body. Just as its name suggests, these cysts occur as a result of epidermal cells, cells from the top layer of your skin a.k.a […]
A Pandemic Lipoma
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A Pandemic Lipoma

This lipoma (overgrowth of fat-cells) got a liiittle bigger during the pandemic. Luckily my patients co-workers told her to come to see me to have it removed. 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. […]