Xanthelasma

[mis1]

Anyone else got this?? I have a white hard lump in the corner of my eye, which the doctor said is called "xanthelasma" fatty deposits under the skin. It dosent reallyhurt me but it bugs me, doctors refuse to remove it because said its like a cosmetic thing! anyone else had some of these before and had them removed or any tips on how to get rid??

Thanks in advance x

[Octavius]

Its like cellulite of the eyes, apparently this symptom is evident in the painting of Mona Lisa (on her upper left eye). Once present, xanthelasma does not usually go away on its own. In fact, lesions can grow larger and more numerous so many opt for the cosmetic option of treatment. Presumably your GP has tested blood cholesterol levels? If the xanthelasma is cosmetically unappealing, and if it does not respond to lipid-lowering therapies, treatments include:

Freezing with liquid nitrogen (cryotherapy)
Surgical excision
Laser treatment
Application of a specially formulated acetic acid solution to dissolve the xanthelasma
Electric needle treatment (electrodesiccation)

All of these treatment options may cause scarring, and they do not keep the xanthelasma for coming back or prevent new lesions from developing.

[birdwoman]

Yeah I've got this too - when I asked the optician he said it was a fatty deposit and was harmless so I left it. Not only have I got a fat stomach now I have fat eyes too!! Bummer!!

[pmorley]

My friend has these removed as part of her facial at a beautician, give some a call and see if they do the same.