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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Usually no treatment is necessary for a lipoma unless the tumor becomes painful or restricts movement. Lipoma treatments include:

Surgical excision: This is the main measure for treating lipomas. After removal recurrences are 1~2%.

Steroid injections: This treatment can only shrink the lipoma but can not completely eliminate the lump.

Liposuction: This is a method to remove the lipomas without scarring. The doctor uses a needle and a large syringe to remove the fatty tissue.