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Lipomas treated with subcutaneous deoxycholate injections.

Adam M Rotunda1, Glynis Ablon, Michael S Kolodney

  • 1Division of Dermatology, University of California Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California, USA. arotunda@hotmail.com

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
|November 29, 2005
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Sodium deoxycholate injections effectively reduced lipoma size by an average of 75% in six patients. This treatment offers a potentially safe and effective alternative to invasive lipoma removal, though further clinical trials are needed.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Aesthetic Medicine
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Lipomas are benign tumors of fat cells, often treated with invasive methods carrying risks like scarring.
  • Current injectable fat-dissolving treatments utilize phosphatidylcholine with deoxycholate.
  • Emerging research suggests deoxycholate alone induces adipocyte (fat cell) lysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of subcutaneous deoxycholate injections for lipoma treatment.
  • To document clinical outcomes in patients receiving deoxycholate for lipomas.

Main Methods:

  • Six patients with twelve lipomas received intralesional sodium deoxycholate injections (1.0%-5.0%).
  • Treatment intervals varied from 2 to 20 weeks.
  • Tumor size, patient response, and skin reactions were monitored pre- and post-treatment.

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Main Results:

  • Significant lipoma size reduction (average 75%) was observed after a mean of 2.2 treatments.
  • Lipomas showed fragmentation and softening alongside volume decrease.
  • Adverse effects (burning, erythema, swelling) were transient and dose-dependent, resolving without intervention.

Conclusions:

  • Deoxycholate is identified as the active agent in fat-dissolving injections, not phosphatidylcholine.
  • Low-concentration deoxycholate shows promise as a safe and effective treatment for small lipomas.
  • Controlled clinical trials are essential to confirm these preliminary findings.