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Working out would not shrink nor reduce the number of lipomas that you have. Lipomas are benign adipose (fat) tumors that are resistant to exercise and diet
You most likely have the diagnosis of familial lipomatosis (other family members will have the same problem). Lipomatosis is believed to be a dominant trait in which multiple lipomas are present. Most are discrete, encapsulated lipomas on the trunk and extremities.Although they may increase with weight gain, weight loss and exercise doesn't improve them in my experience.Although this condition is benign, many patients concerned with cosmesis seek removal of individual tumors. Treatment can include simple excision, endoscopic removal, or liposuction if large. Liposuction, whether laser Liposuction or traditional will leave some of the lipoma cells behind which over time will probably recur though it may take years.Find the most qualified plastic surgeon with experience with this problem to take care of you.
Lipomas do not respond to diet and exercise, but tend to grow independently of caloric intake. I would recommend early lipoma removal.
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....
The description you give is typical of a Dermoid Cyst-- these are congenital lesions typically present near the lateral (outer part) of the eyebrow, and should be removed at some point. I have my Pediatric Plastic Surgeon remove these, and generally no imaging (CT, MRI) is necessary if...
Many lipomas on the face, aside from the forehead, are simply not lipomas but other types of facial tumors or cysts. An experienced surgeon can usually tell the difference.
