Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dermatologist holding lipoma on patient's arm If you've ever had a lipoma, chances are it freaked you out at first—it's a lump!

Lipomas are noncancerous lumps that develop under the skin. Most are harmless, but in some situations, removal is recommended. A surgical procedure called excision is the primary removal method.

A lipoma is a soft cancerous lump made of fatty tissue that grows just beneath the skin. It is usually painless, slow-growing, and often harmless. Lipomas are quite common, typically appearing on arms ...

If you've ever had a lipoma, chances are it freaked you out at first—it's a lump! But experts agree not to worry too much, especially if you've gotten it examined by a doctor. No one knows what causes ...