Lipoma

Lipomas are soft, fatty lumps that grow under your skin. They're harmless and do not usually need any treatment.

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 are harmless. They're not usually treated on the NHS.

You can pay to have a lipoma removed at a private clinic, but it may be expensive.

A GP can give you advice about where to get treatment.