Also called “Fat balls” under skin. It is a non-cancerous mass of fat cells arising from fat layer below the skin. They are freely mobile in all directions (characteristic of lipoma, used to distinguish it from other lumps). Pain is a rare symptom which is caused only when it compresses on surrounding tissues. They are usually multiple and are common on hands, arms, thighs, abdomen and back. Although rarely they can be seen on forehead & neck. It presents more of an aesthetic problem and most people seek medical attention for that purpose only. It is a hereditary condition and most (but not all) patients have someone in their family with a similar condition.

Lipoma Surgery : Lipoma removal surgery, also known as lipoma excision, is a surgical procedure used to remove a lipoma.  Lipoma removal surgery is usually performed when a lipoma becomes large or is in a location that causes discomfort or interferes with movement. The procedure is usually performed under local anesthesia, and the lipoma is removed through  tiny incision in the skin and is closed with stitches. Dr. Gautam Reddy prefers the latest suture-less technique where there are no sutures visible externally. After the surgery, the incision site  is covered with a bandage, and the patient is given instructions on how to care for the wound  oral pain medication is given and instructed to avoid strenuous activity for a few days after the surgery. The stitches will be removed (if any) in a fortnight or may dissolve on their own.