Question 1

best removal option of subcutaneous lesion?

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What kind?: Some lesions such as a sebaceous cyst or lipoma may be left alone. If you are getting it removed, your doctor will decide on the option about anesthesia and incision.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 2

what is the best method for losing subcutaneous fat?

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Yes by: Healthy diet regular daily exercises , couple of hrs  not 10 mnts , cut the calories or by  liposuction at unwanted area ..

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: subcutaneous?

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See below: The hypodermis, also called the hypoderm, subcutaneous tissue, subcutis, or superficial fascia, is the lowermost layer of the integumentary system in vertebrates. Types of cells that are found in the hypodermis are fibroblasts, adipose cells, and macrophages. It is derived from the mesoderm, but unlike the dermis, it is not derived from the dermatome region of the mesoderm.

Question 4

can i use 3cc syringe for subcutaneous injection?

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Yes: The syringe size is not the issue, it's the volume of fluid and the needle. The syrine may not be calibrated to small volumes. Better to use 1ml syrine with small calibrations.

Question 5

can subcutaneous hematomas cause little to no pain?

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Of course, but: It depends on the location and size of the hematoma. Hematoma refers to an actual collection of blood rather than a bruise, which is more like a soaked sponge, with tissues being the sponge. Both will eventually reabsorb on their own, but hematomas may do better and resolve faster if aspirated with a needle by an expert in surgical anatomy.

Question 6

what does varicosities in the subcutaneous fat mean?

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: Subcutaneous fat is the fat layer under the skin. Varicosity is a dilatation of veins

Question 7

what will they do to find out why have subcutaneous edema?

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Examine : The area involved, there is nothing more definitive that. Seeing and touching the area. No labs needed for diagnosis.

Question 8

what are the best smallest syringes to use for subcutaneous injections?

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See below: Depends on what you are injecting, needles are most important for sq injections, 25 or 27 gauge are the best and then you have Insulin syringes, 1, 3 or 5 cc syringes, and the prepackaged syringes for blood-thinners such as Lovenox (enoxaparin) or arixtra, to name a few.

Question 9

what is this round subcutaneous bump under my skin?

Accepted Answer

Lipoma: You may have a lipoma or a cyst.  You should have a dermatologist or pcp evaluate you and remove if painful or bothersome.

Question 10

how safe is it to give sandostatin (octreotide) lar after only 1 subcutaneous 'test dose'?

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Safe: If you didn't have an allergic reaction, it's safe.

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Can subcutaneous hematomas cause little to no pain?

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What does varicosities in the subcutaneous fat mean?

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What will they do to find out why have subcutaneous edema?

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What are the best smallest syringes to use for subcutaneous injections?

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What is this round subcutaneous bump under my skin?

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How safe is it to give sandostatin (octreotide) lar after only 1 subcutaneous 'test dose'?

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