Lipomas are benign tumors that consist of fatty tissue.
It is the most common form of soft tissue tumor.
Lipomas are usually mobile, soft to the touch and painless.
Most lipomas can grow up to eight inches in size.
Lipomas are more common in adults over 40 but can also be found in children.
Rarely may they develop a malignancy that has not yet been convincingly documented.
Superficial subcutaneous lipoma is the most common type of lipoma and is located just below the surface of the skin.
They most often appear on the torso, thighs, and forearms, although they can be found anywhere on the body (where there is subcutaneous fat).
About one percent of the general population has a lipoma.
Lipomas usually do not cause any symptoms and are perceived by chance after palpation.
Lipomas can cause pain, tingling, and numbness when they are close to tendons, nerves, or blood vessels.
In large lipomas, severe pain on palpation is a symptom.
Aesthetic problems should also be mentioned in large lipomas or those that are in visible places.
The tendency for lipomas to develop is not necessarily hereditary.
Most lipomas (lipoma removal) are removed by surgical resection or liposuction.
Lipoma removal is performed under topical anesthesia and usually takes less than 40 minutes.
The incision is then closed with a plastic intradermal suture for a perfect aesthetic result