Can lipomas move from under the skin to another location of the body?

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Jamil Ahmad, MD · Answer

Hi, thanks for your question. No, lipomas cannot move from one area of the body to another. When you put pressure on a lipoma you will feel it move under your finger but it will generally remain in the same area. Lipomas are typically harmless but they can grow and cause discomfort. I highly recommend that you book an in person consultation with your doctor, a dermatologist or a board certified plastic surgeon in order to assess whether what you have is a lipoma or something else, and whether surgical removal is recommended.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Lipomas are usually self-contained; that is, they do not move into the surrounding tissue or another location.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

Lipomas cannot move to another body location but it is possible to have multiple lipomas in different places.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear dakotasporty,
generally speaking, lipoma doesn't move from one place to another. Lipomas can be easily removed surgically. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question.  Lipomas can not move, but new ones can develop in another location.  Hope this helps.

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