BACK LIPOMAS (UPPER PART)
Similar to neck lipomas, lipomas on the upper back are operated in a prone position / "jackknife" position. Here, too, there is very firm, stationary tissue, which complicates the surgery similarly to neck lipomas. Due to the natural postoperative forward falling of the upper body and shoulders, affected patients tend to widen their carefully stitched scars themselves and tend to pull out the fat flap reconstructions. To prevent or reduce this, special orthopedic aids, discreetly wearable under clothing, can provide important support temporarily.
Example of a 68-year-old patient with a large lipoma on the upper back
Photos: Dr. Roman Fenkl, with the written consent of the patient
View before surgery
A 68-year-old patient with a large lipoma on the upper back or dorsal shoulder.
The same patient in a close-up view with the prominent lipoma.
The same prominent lipoma in a side view.
The preoperative positioning of the patient and the surgical planning.
The expected location of the axillary nerve and its branch to the skin (the superior lateral brachial cutaneous nerve) is marked more peripherally. Injury to these nerves could result in muscle weakness in the shoulder and upper arm or a large area of sensory loss in the posterior (dorsal) upper arm.
The marked, palpable boundaries of the lipoma (dotted line) and the significantly smaller skin incision following the skin tension lines (STL) to achieve the best possible aesthetic outcome.
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The surgical outcome 4 months postoperatively.
The very fine surgical scar is still slightly reddened but will fade completely after about 1 year.
Overview of Surgical Therapies for Lipomas by Body Regions
Here you will find an overview by body regions of all the issues and treatment methods related to "Lipomas" described on this website.
Your Appointment in Our Practice
I would be pleased to meet you in my practice for a consultation in Darmstadt-Griesheim. Please book an appointment telephonically. Please mail us for further information under info(at)dr.fenkl.de.
For a personal consultation call the number below at any time between 08:00 – 18:00 from Monday to Thursday
Tel. 0049 6155 - 87 88 84
ROMAN FENKL, MD
Plastic & Aesthetic Surgery
Moselstraße 1
64347 Griesheim
Phone: 0049 - 6155 / 87 88 84
Fax: 0049 - 6155 / 87 88 86
E-Mail: info(at)dr-fenkl.de
Internet: www.dr-fenkl.de
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