Xanthelasma is a ‘small fat deposit’ that appears on the eyelids. The upper and/or lower eyelid may be affected. This subcutaneous lipid deposit is not dangerous to health but requires screening for possible abnormalities in the lipid profile.
The appearance of xanthelasma may be :
In both cases, macrophages (cells that eliminate foreign bodies) absorb the foreign molecules present in the body and become surrounded by lipid particles. This complex is deposited in the eyelid area.
The treatment of xanthelasma addresses an aesthetic concern. These lesions are not harmful to health.
A lipid profile test is mandatory and should be managed if cholesterol levels are elevated.
Doctor Romano uses exclusively an electric scalpel for the removal of these lesions, which is much less traumatic than an ablative laser.
It is a kind of pen with a needle at the tip that selectively vaporizes the lesion.
Local anesthesia is performed, and the treatment lasts about ten minutes.
For one week, the continuous application of a healing cream is recommended on the treated area.
In the first few days, significant swelling may occur, depending on the skin’s tone and the number and extent of the lesions.
The removal of xanthelasma exposes the underlying tissue, leaving a small open wound that heals within a week. Once healed, the skin will have a pink tone for about two months.
The full healing process takes around six months.
A common side effect is a lighter or darker discoloration of the skin in the treated area.
Recurrences are frequent, and no factor can predict the timing of recurrence.
| Type of consultation | Generally practiced rates |
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Electric scalpel
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from CHF 500 |
The services described on this website apply to Swiss territory; there are differences between countries.
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Dr Valeria Romano
Pl. du Molard 5, 1204 Geneva, Switzerland
Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 6pm
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