How to get rid of wen: advice from a cosmetologist

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Varieties of wen

In medicine, a wen is called a lipoma. This benign formation, which consists of fat cells, affects the surface of the skin. Externally, lipomas are dense tubercles of a yellowish or white hue. Single specimens do not cause concern to humans (except for the aesthetic side). If there are a lot of them on the face, they can cause pain.

Wen can form on the neck, around the eyes, on the chin, near the lips, on the nose, on the ear.

There are many types of lipomas. However, the main ones, most often found on the face, are xanthelasma and milia (millet).

Xanthelasmas are soft, yellowish formations. Their basis is sebum. They can have different sizes and arbitrary shapes. Mostly they pop out on the eyelids. They are mainly concerned about women over 50 years of age. Capable of growing, connecting with neighboring formations.

Milia are small white nodules that protrude above the epidermis. They are formed from horny particles and subcutaneous fat. Can be observed in both adults and infants. In most cases, the skin on the cheeks, chin, and wings of the nose is affected. There are both single and multiple rashes.

They do not cause discomfort and are classified as a cosmetic defect.

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Causes of lipomas

The true causes of rashes are not fully understood. They are formed in males and females of different ages.

However, there is an assumption that wen is formed due to the impact on fat metabolism of factors such as:

1. High levels of cholesterol in the blood or lipid metabolism problems. Excess cholesterol makes subcutaneous fat more viscous, which leads to blockage of the sebaceous ducts and accumulation of fat in the epidermis.
2. Genetic predisposition. In the human body, from birth, uncharacteristic fat cells are formed, which contribute to the further appearance of lipomas. Transmission of the corresponding gene occurs according to the autosomal dominant type.
3. Disruptions in the endocrine system. Hormonal imbalances contribute to the accumulation of subcutaneous fat in different parts of the body.
4. Kidney and liver diseases. These organs are responsible for hematopoiesis, removal of toxins and excess water. Failures in their activity can lead to the formation of lipomas.
5. Aggressive exposure to ultraviolet rays for a long time.
6. Menopause, diabetes, gastrointestinal diseases.
7. Neglect of personal hygiene rules.
8. Bad habits (drinking alcohol, fatty and sweet foods).

People with combination and oily skin types are at risk.
In 50% of cases, a sharp increase in lipomas on the face signals a weakened immune system and the presence of chronic illnesses. Improper facial care, in addition to lipomas, can provoke the formation of acne. This factor accounts for 25% of cases.

Why do lipomas appear on the face?

This benign tumor is popularly called a wen. However, this name has taken root so much that you can often hear it from the doctors themselves. This does not change the essence - this neoplasm does not pose any danger to a person, but at the same time it can seriously spoil his appearance. Unfortunately, contrary to popular belief, it is impossible to fight lipomas with medication, so in any case you will have to go to specialized clinics to remove this defect. So it is better not to waste time on various “folk” methods of getting rid of this disease and immediately come to specialists, get professional advice and seriously begin to solve this purely cosmetic problem.

Lipoma on the face, as a rule, occurs in people over 30 years of age and is a benign formation (contrary to popular belief, they are not harbingers of a cancerous tumor) from an accumulation of fat cells. It grows slowly, asymptomatically and painlessly (in rare cases, when the tumor grows, it can begin to cause noticeable pain, for example, by squeezing a nerve), and is largely only a cosmetic defect.

It is impossible to accurately determine the causes of the appearance of wen. Their systemic appearance indicates a genetically inherited disease, hypomatosis. The most common version of the occurrence of wen associates their appearance with a disruption of the metabolic processes occurring in the adipose tissue of the face. Some experts believe that this may be the result of diseases of the liver, pituitary gland, thyroid and pancreas. The wen can be located on any part of the body: on the back, legs, shoulders, hips. The tumor is localized in the upper layers of the skin; very rarely it can appear in internal organs that have a fatty layer. Defects on the face are usually more noticeable and therefore most often require treatment.

Wen presents problems only from an aesthetic point of view. Most often it is localized in the upper part of the face - on the forehead or eyelids, and is a soft rolling painless tubercle. In its external manifestation, this disease is similar to another skin disease - atheroma, which occurs as a result of blockage of the sebaceous glands, but is a fundamentally different neoplasm.

Diagnosis and examination of lipomas before surgery, in the vast majority of cases, is carried out only for large lipoma sizes. The most reliable diagnostic method is ultrasound, but it is done only in cases where the tumor has grown to a serious size in order to determine its boundaries. If there is doubt about its nature, a puncture biopsy is performed - a puncture followed by sampling of material. Then a cytological examination is performed, during which the nature of the tumor is determined. In these cases, we are talking about planning surgical removal of large wen that causes pain or various kinds of inconvenience. In all other cases, visual inspection and palpation are sufficient.

Diagnosis and treatment of lipomas

To find out the cause of the formation of wen, it is recommended to consult a specialist.

The therapist collects the necessary information, after which, together with the dermatologist and surgeon, a visual examination of the patient is carried out.

Next, the formations are palpated, and if necessary (suspicion of a malignant nature), a histological examination is prescribed, which involves taking tissue for a biopsy.

Additionally, specialists may recommend ultrasound, MRI, CT, etc. It is important to distinguish lipomas from conditions such as lymphadenitis, hygroma, atheroma, etc. Only after this the doctor determines the tactics for further action.

Treatment methods for lipomas are varied:

1. Medication. It involves the use of creams and ointments that help soften the tissues of the epidermis, as well as improve blood circulation. The advantage of this option is that when using local drugs, the likelihood of side effects is minimal. However, it is worth keeping in mind that the result will only be for small-sized wen (no more than 3 cm).
2. Surgical intervention. Microsurgery can be performed using either local or general anesthesia. It depends on the location of lipomas. This technique is used in the case of tumors whose size exceeds 3 cm. It is important that after the operation, relapse in this area is excluded.
3. Laser. Before the laser procedure, a tissue biopsy must be performed. The removal process is quick. After it there are almost no scars left. In addition, re-growth of wen is excluded.
4. Electrocoagulation. Performed under local anesthesia. No regrowth is observed after this procedure.
5. Puncture-aspiration method. This option is suitable for combating incompletely formed lipomas, when it is possible to suck out the fat with a needle without damaging the skin. It is painless, but has a significant drawback: there is a high probability of new lipomas forming in place of the removed ones. In addition, the devastated area of ​​skin sags, which does not look very aesthetically pleasing.
6. Chemical peeling. The ducts are deeply cleansed of sebaceous plugs. Relapses are excluded.

Why choose laser removal?

There are many reasons:

1. After laser treatment, the wen disappears without a trace. There will be no small wounds left, and you won’t have to hide your face.
2. No risks are expected. The wen simply “melts.” The surgical method is much riskier.
3. After removal, you can go to work, apply makeup, swim - in a word, lead a normal life. There is no and cannot be a rehabilitation period.
4. It is cheap. The laser method cannot be expensive. The price is determined by the cost and speed of the procedure, and this is truly the cheapest and fastest way to remove fatty tissue, no matter how much they try to make money on it.

Prevention

You can reduce the risk of developing wen if you adhere to certain points:

• giving up bad habits;
• maintaining a healthy diet;
• regular hygiene;
• use of exclusively high-quality cosmetics;
• periodic examinations by a dermatologist.

If the precautions still prove to be insufficient and wen forms, you need to seek professional help from a specialist. You cannot pierce or squeeze out lipomas yourself, as this can lead to blood poisoning (due to infection), scars, etc. Only a doctor can determine the nature of the tumor and, if necessary, prescribe treatment.

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Expert opinion

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Michelle Ellern

practicing cosmetologist-dermatologist

When deciding to remove lipomas with a laser, it is advisable to choose a medical institution where such operations are performed by professional surgeons. To do this, a statistical analysis is carried out on available reviews on the Internet and other resources. It is better if these are recommendations from friends who have already used the services of a particular clinic. Cost plays a role, but not the key one – health is more important.

Theda Contis

plastic surgeon

White fatty formations on the epidermis of the face (with the exception of the eye area) can be carefully removed by yourself by piercing with a needle and squeezing out. Only for this purpose certain safety measures are followed - the instrument, the place of planned manipulations and hands are thoroughly disinfected with alcohol. After removing the contents, be sure to treat the wound with an antiseptic.

Wen causes aesthetic discomfort, especially on the face. As a result, a person may begin to develop complexes. You shouldn’t put up with this, because there is more than one option for removing a wen.

Reviews

The topic can be summarized with reviews from people who have encountered the problem discussed and successfully dealt with it.

SVETLANA, 33 YEARS OLD:

“When I noticed a small scattering of small white growths near my eyes, I was very upset.
Knowing that it was dangerous to touch them yourself, I decided to undergo laser intervention. After consultation with a specialist and passing the relevant tests, the procedure was carried out.

Everything went quickly and successfully - the method is truly effective and safe.”

OLGA, 34 YEARS OLD:

“Once I discovered a small pimple on my forehead that did not heal for a long time.
I was afraid to do anything with it on my own and turned to a surgeon for advice. It turned out that it was a wen. Recommendations for laser therapy were given.

The operation took place under local anesthesia and lasted literally a quarter of an hour. As a result, not even a trace was left on the skin.”

Alternative methods to combat wen

It is quite possible to remove small white fatty bulges on the facial surface with the help of certain pharmaceutical preparations.

Here is a list of the most productive:

Reasons for the appearance of milia

The appearance of milia can be caused by hereditary factors, unhealthy diet, lack of vitamins and microelements in the human body, and metabolic disorders. These formations often appear in people with nicotine and alcohol addiction, as well as in those who abuse fatty, spicy and salty foods.

Rice. 2. Multiple milia on the face

TOP 10 folk methods

If lipomas are small in size, there is a chance to cope with them without radical methods - with folk remedies at home.

But it would be a good idea to first consult a dermatologist so as not to cause harm to your health.

Common means are presented below:

1. Golden mustache. Apply the freshly picked leaf for at least 10 hours. If necessary, the procedure is repeated in subsequent days.
2. Garlic. Grind garlic (1 clove), mix with vegetable oil (30 ml). Rub daily until the wen disappears.
3. Egg films. Remove the films from the inside of the chicken egg shell and apply them to the white tubercles. As soon as redness and swelling appears, remove. This is done again only after the inflammation has passed.
4. Celandine. You can buy ready-made celandine juice at the pharmacy or squeeze it out of the plant. Lubricate the wen and wash it off after 25-30 minutes. After a few days of such manipulations, a hole appears in the wen. Then Vishnevsky ointment is applied - the bandage is not removed for about an hour.
5. Onion. First, bake the onion head in the oven until soft. Grind it into a paste and combine it with shavings of laundry soap (1 tsp). This ointment is used to lubricate problem areas twice a day.
6. Honey and sour cream mixture. Combine honey, table salt and sour cream - all in equal parts. Apply the composition to the steamed skin and wait 15-20 minutes. Afterwards, wash it off.
7. Aloe or Kalanchoe. Juice is squeezed out of plant leaves and used in the form of compresses.
8. Nettle. An alcohol tincture is made from 500 ml of vodka and 60 g of nettle raw materials. Infuse for 20-22 days in a dark and cool place. Apply as needed - externally.
9. Lamb fat. The product is first heated in a steam bath, cooled and the wen is lubricated. The same is done every day for a month.
10. Chestnuts. Twist chestnuts (4-5 pieces) through a meat grinder and add 15 g of natural honey. Apply the mixture 3-4 times a day.