Post Traumatic Lipoma
What is a post-traumatic lipoma? When an area is injured by extreme force or a serious fall, the fascia may herniate, allowing fat to irregularly bulge. Additionally, post-traumatic inflammation may promote the proliferation of new fat tissue, further increasing the size of the deformation (Copcu & Sivrioglu, 2003)
Common biomedical treatments:
- surgical incision
- liposuction
- observation
- steroids
Massage Treatment:
Our Approach to post-traumatic lipomas uses gentle, rhythmic strokes rather than deep pressure to avoid aggravating the area. Lymphatic drainage may be used to draw out inflammation or swelling. Additionally, your therapist may suggest a 15-30 minute red light therapy session before or after the session to help reduce inflammation. Your therapist may also use hot or cold stones, ice, cold or warming packs, and soft cupping.