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Does Weight Affect Lipoma Growth?

I have DOZENS of Lipoma, predominantly on my thighs, but even on my shins. I have some on my arms as well. Most are the size of a quarter or a bit larger. I've had three removed (tested and benign) and have scars.

I'm only 38 but my legs look bubbled and awful, even under pants! Does weight have anything to do with their formation? Do they get better or worse with weight loss/gain? Someone told me whacking them with a BIG book helps..OUCH! PLEASE tell me my best treatment options, I'm desperate!

Asked 34 months ago by Lumpy me in Carleton Place

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You have one of the multiple lipoma syndromes. There is...

You have one of the multiple lipoma syndromes. There is not a whole lot you can do about it. The "someone" whose therapeutic suggestion is to whack them with a book is terribly uneducated about the nature of lipomas. This might work in that game in the amusement park (Whack a Mole) but will do nothing for your lipomas but give you pain. Some friend this person sounds like! Weight loss will not help. Starvation will make them shrink a bit actually, but not to a noticeable... more

Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

Virginia Beach Dermatologist

Lipomatosis and multiple lipoma removal

This is likely a genetic condition characterized by multiple lipomas, or lipomatosis. Surgery is your only option. I would choose a surgeon who performs minimal scar lipoma removal.