Lipoma Pad
New and improved skin pad for practising the full lipoma removal procedure. 3 layer skin: epidermis, dermis and subdermal layer.
Product does not include skin jig (00550)
Overview
- Pad dimensions: 125mm x 72mm
Realism
- Unidirectional stretch mimics directional collagen in human skin
- Thickness of dermis & epidermis layers based on human skin averages
- Distinct layers with correct coloring: pink epidermis, white dermis and yellow subcutaneous fat
- Improved skin texture for a more realistic feel and look
- Lipoma is consistent with that found in a patient
- Lipoma sited within the fat layer
- Precise replication of in-vivo adhesion
- All layers of tissue can be identified
Versatility
- Use with the Skin Pad Jig Mk 3 (not supplied)
Safety
- This product is latex free
Anatomy
- 3 layer skin: epidermis, dermis and subdermal layer
Skills Gained
- Designing the incision
- Marking out the lipoma
- Incising the skin
- Blunt dissection
- Removal
- Closure
References
Specialist GP Trainees
RACGP Curriculum for Australian General Practice 2016, CS2.2.5 Appropriate procedures, p.39 • dermatological procedures