Lipomas
Lipomas are soft, rubbery lumps of fat that lie under the skin. They are non-cancerous and can vary in size.
Characteristics:
- Can be moved slightly under the skin when touched.
- Most often found in adults.
- Typically painless and harmless.
Treatment:
- Usually, no treatment is needed unless they grow large or cause pain.
- Surgical removal is an option if desired.
Jane Yoo, MD, MPP is a board-certified dermatologist and Yale-trained Mohs micrographic surgeon based in NYC. She is an assistant clinical professor at MSSM and founder of the Clinical Research Center of New York.