Lipoma Treatment
What is Lipoma?
A lipoma is a harmless, non-cancerous lump of fatty tissue that grows just under the skin. They are very common and can appear anywhere on the body where there are fat cells.Lipomas are treated with a surgical procedure. Medication or herbal remedies are not effective treatments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the risks of lipomas?
Lipomas carry the risk of inflammation and restricted movement, in addition to being an aesthetic issue.
Do they turn into cancer?
Lipomas do not turn into cancer and are completely harmless. They only cause problems aesthetically.
When should they be treated?
The smaller the lipoma when it is operated on, the less the resulting scar and aesthetic defect will be.
Are they painful?
Lipomas are not painful unless they reach a very large size or become inflamed.
What is their structure like?
They are soft, movable, and painless masses under the skin.
Can Lipomas Recur After Removal?
Lipomas can recur in rare cases after being surgically removed from under the skin. In this case, a second surgery may be necessary. Although there are some reports of lipomas disappearing on their own, there is still a chance of recurrence.
