What exactly is a Lipoma?

A lipoma is a fatty tissue-based lump or tumor beneath the skin. It is often soft and glides easily when touched

Characteristics:

Lipomas are most typically found on the arms, neck, back, shoulders, and other parts of the body. They are often painless, making identification simple.

Lipomas normally grow slowly and are benign, which means they are not cancerous. Their slow growth distinguishes them from malignant tumors.

Observable Presence:

Lipomas are frequently noticeable and can appear in a variety of areas on the body. Their look is noteworthy, and their size varies.
There are no cancerous

How common is lipoma and how many people get it?

Lipomas are common and not dangerous, occurring in approximately affecting 1% of the population. They are more prevalent among people aged 40 to 60, and some individuals may even have them from birth. Additionally, there is a genetic component to the development of lipomas. While they can affect individuals of any gender.

lipoma pictures

What causes a lipoma?

Doctors don’t know exactly why lipomas grow. They can run in families, meaning they’re inherited. If someone in your family has a lipoma, you’re more likely to get one too.

Certain conditions can lead to multiple lipomas forming in the body. Some of these conditions are:

1. Dercum’s disease: This is a rare disorder that causes painful lipomas to grow, usually on the arms, legs, and trunk. It’s also known as adiposis dolorosa or Anders’ syndrome.

2. Gardner syndrome: It’s a type of disorder called familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), and it causes lipomas along with other health issues.

3. Hereditary multiple lipomatosis: Also called familial multiple lipomatosis, this disorder is passed down through families.

4. Madelung’s disease: This condition is more common in men who drink a lot of alcohol. Also known as multiple symmetric lipomatosis, it makes lipomas grow around the neck and shoulders.

Lipoma Removal

To take out lipomas, there are two main ways. First, the doctor may cut out the fatty lump with surgery, stitching up the cut afterward. The second method is liposuction. In this, the doctor makes a small cut, removes the lipoma using an injection and a big syringe, and there’s no need for stitches.

New Treatment for During lipoma surgery, here’s what happens:

1. The patient goes to the operation room, and the procedure begins.
2. The targeted area is numbed with a local anesthetic. If the lipoma is large, the anesthetist might suggest regional or general anesthesia for a painless experience.
3. 1.5 to 2 mm cut taken on a lipoma during liposuction
4. All the lipomas, located closely to each other, can be removed through a single incision.
5. The liquefied fat is safely removed using a cannula.
6. The incision is usually left to heal on its own, and as it heals, the wound disappears without leaving a visible scar.
7.  No sutures are required for the small incisions
8.  No anesthesia required
9. No major pain

What is the most reliable method for lipoma removal?

Dr. Gaurav Shalya has successfully removed more than 20,000 lipomas to date with a 0% recurrence rate. Patients choose him not just for the procedure but also due to the absence of any side effects for the patients.

Is there a risk of spreading a lipoma by touching it?

No, touching a lipoma will not cause it to spread or increase in number. Lipomas are generally solitary growths, and their development is not influenced by touching.