How Do You Treat Lipomas?
People find it frightening when they discover lumps under their skin. Often it’s simply something called a lipoma. These are non-cancerous tumors made of fat, the cause of which is unknown other than they’re hereditary. You must visit a doctor immediately any time you find a growth, in order to insure that it is benign. If it’s diagnosed as a lipoma you have little reason to worry and can seek treatment if desired. Visit your doctor if you notice a lump under your skin. Lipomas are usually easy to diagnose because of their ability to be moved around under the skin. They are also soft, because they are made up of fat (adipose tissue) and when they are in the subcutaneous tissues, just beneath your skin, they’re usually easy to remove. Decide whether or not you want to have a lipoma removed. If it is not large your doctor may tell you to leave it alone because they are non-malignant and rarely cause any pain, and removal leaves a small scar. Most people only have 1 or 2 and are usually u
