In most cases, no treatment is recommended.
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Symptoms
Lipomas are lumps that form under the skin.
Theyre soft, doughy, and mobileyou can easily push them around with a finger.
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In rare cases, the lumps can grow on muscles or internal organs, like the stomach or intestines.
Genetics
Genetics appears to play a fairly substantial role in a persons risks of getting lipomas.
Diagnosis
Healthcare providers typically diagnose lipomas during a simple physical exam.
That, alone, is usually enough for a practitioner to make their diagnosis.
larger than 10 centimeters).
Surgical Excision
The most common way to treat lipomas is by removing them altogether through surgery.
Liposuction
For multiple growths or larger lipomas (ex.
those larger than 4 centimeters wide), liposuction can be used as an alternativeor in additionto surgery.
There are a few key benefits to liposuction over surgery.
The two primary injections are made up using sodium deoxycholate or steroids combined with isoproterenol.
Have them examined by a medical professional right away.
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