Lipomas are harmless fatty lumps that grow under your skin.
Symptoms of a lipoma include a slow-growing soft lump that may move slightly if you press on it.
Symptoms of a lipoma include a slow-growing soft lump that may move slightly if you press on it.
Check if you have a lipoma
Lipomas are common.
They:
- feel soft and squishy
- can be anything from the size of a pea to a few centimetres across
- may move slightly under your skin if you press them
- are not usually painful
- grow slowly
Lipomas usually appear on your shoulders, chest, arms, back, bottom or thighs
You can also get a lipoma in other places, such as your forehead