Lipoma

Who gets lipomas

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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 lipomatosis, which causes lipomas to develop all over the body.

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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