A lipoma is a small, fatty lump that grows under a person’s skin. Surgeons can remove lipomas for cosmetic reasons or if they cause symptoms.

Still, if you notice a lump beneath your skin, you should see a doctor for a diagnosis. A lipoma can look very similar to other, more serious conditions, such as liposarcoma, a rare cancer.

A lipoma is a small mass of fat tissue that grows between skin and muscle. They may be caused by other conditions, but researchers are unsure exactly why they form. The most common treatment is ...

A lipoma is a soft cancerous lump made of fatty tissue that grows just beneath the skin. It is usually painless, slow-growing, and often harmless. Lipomas are quite common, typically appearing on ...

Dermatologist Sandra Lee, MD, a.k.a. Dr. Pimple Popper is a total pro when it comes to lipoma removals—and she's got the YouTube videos to prove it. And her latest drop is particularly gnarly ...

I have a lipoma on my back, and since I’m worried about both the aesthetics and potential malignancy of the fatty tumor, I’ve decided to have it removed. After surviving two breast cancers, I now have ...

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An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Dermatologist Dr. Sandra Lee tugged, snipped, and cut at a lipoma for over 40 minutes to try and remove it from a woman's back in a recent ...