Is it possible for the removal of some lipomas to spur the growth of new ones?

Lipomas are benign fatty tumors that occur under the skin and less commonly within the muscle. They are associated with mild discomfort and a lump underneath the skin. It is always best to talk to an expert plastic surgeon to determine whether the lipoma is possibly a cyst or a tumor or hernia. We would have to remove the lipoma to be sure that it is not something else and we usually do this by sending it to a pathologist for evaluation. If a lipoma is painful, then an exam is needed to make sure it is not compressing on a nerve or whether the diagnosis is different. Aftercare for a lipoma includes gentle compression and Plato’s Scar Serum twice daily on the wound.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

I am not aware of any studies to support the growth of new lipomas as a result of removal of existing lipomas. Perhaps your antennae are so high having had some previously removed that you are noticing normal palpable variations in your anatomy? It is also possible that there is swelling as a result of the first operation that caused localized lymph nodes to get bigger? Wait and see...

Thank you for sharing your question.  Removal of lipomas does not cause the body to respond by producing new ones.  I would see your surgeon to review your masses and evaluate for treatment.