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Lipomas are soft, fatty lumps that grow under the skin. They're harmless and can usuallybe left alone if they're small and painless.
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Getting a lipomaremoved
Lipomas don't usually need to be removed unless they're causing problems, such as pain, or if there's uncertainty about whether it's a lipoma. You may wantyour lipoma removed if it's large or in an o
Introduction
Lipomas are soft, fatty lumps that grow under the skin. They're harmless and can usually be left alone if they're small and painless.
When to see your GP
You should see your GP if you develop a growth or swelling on your body. Theycan examine it and confirm whether it's a lipoma. Whena lipoma is pressed, it should feel smooth and soft, like rubber or
Who gets lipomas
Lipomas are fairly common, with about one in 100 people developing them.It's unusual to develop more than one or two lipomas, unless you havea rareinherited condition called familial multiple lipomato
