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Will a large lipoma get smaller with weight loss?

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I have a 13 1/2 cm Lipoma on my left shoulder blade. I saw 2 dermatologists, it's too large and I don't feel safe removing it.  I have seen 3 doctors, next referral to a general surgeon. I have gained some weight, it that what is causing these? In the past few months, I've noticed 2 more growing, one on each side of my neck....if I lost some weight (20) lbs, will they get smaller?

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