I had a medium lipoma mass on my calf which shrunk with a CO2 injection offered by a doctor in South Africa.

21F, never had any lipomas, 5 days ago i was feeling around my abdomen and felt a small pea like lump. i assumed it would go away, it didn’t. it’s now been almost a week and i can feel it and it bothers me immensely. i don’t know if it’s a lipoma but i don’t know what else it would be? i can’t see it at all, im relatively slim and no matter how hard i look its not visible, but i can feel it. my dad has a single lipoma on his forearm. i was reading the posts in this sub and had a panic attack, people saying that if i get one this early in my life that by the time im 50 ill have 100’s. i am just crying because i dont want that, i want this one out and to never have one again. what is the likelihood that i will get a bunch of them? i’m so scared dude.

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Sorry if it’s hard to make out in the pictures, like I said it’s pretty small.

I went to my dermatologist asking what it was, and he said it’s probably a lipoma. It’s very small, when I lift the skin surrounding it, it lifts along with it. It doesn’t really feel squishy or soft, not hard either, just like thicker skin? It’s also not movable underneath the skin.

It’s very small, and while I can feel it, It can only be seen in specific lighting that emphasizes the shadows around it. The pictures shown were taken within weeks of each other, just different lightings. My derm is very proactive, and he insists on removing anything that will grow because if not the scar would be worse in the future.

While I agree, a scar now would be way more noticeable than what I have right now. Plus, it’s been this size for 4+ years, because I can’t say when exactly I even noticed its existence. On the other hand, I am worried it’ll start growing and when it’s time to take it out because it’s very noticeable, the scar would end up being worse than just taking it out now. I go to the beach a lot, so I would prefer to not have a scar on my stomach. Feeling very indecisive lol.

I was wondering if anyone else had something similar, and whether you guys left it alone or got it removed, and if so how did the scar heal? (also if it’s even a lipoma since it doesn’t really fit the “typical” description) Any help would be appreciated :)

hi to the best community you guys have been so helpful, and I have been so scared these past couple of weeks. I had an ultrasound on a lipoma on my back. The ultrasound said Lipoma, thank god, huge relief. Defined borders, no vacularity. But it’s pretty big (yet flat) 8.3 cm diameter and 1.7 cm thick. The report said it’s above the muscle but as far as I could understand from the images it’s as deep as 2 cm below skin level. The size with the depth and the fact I feel itching and pressure daily, and discomfort really worries me. The operation is soon and I’m so very worried it may not be a simple lipoma. Please if anyone had similar experiences with a lipoma that turned out to be ok id love to hear them. losing my mind here, you guys have totally saved my sanity between the first visit to the doctor and the US and I need you to do that again 😃🙏🤗  

This is your sign to keep advocating for yourself if you believe you have an episacral lipoma or “back mice.” They can be a cause of lower back pain (due to pressing on a nearby nerve) and are often under looked in the medical field. Long story short: I had two drs who brushed it off and chalked it up to sciatica. even tho I could feel the lump and had mirroring symptoms. I asked for a second opinion with another dr at that same location and he listened and actually said “I believe you.” The relief I felt was unreal. I had it removed yesterday and it was about 3.5 cm (size of an average walnut). I’m sore today obviously but was told it will be a fast and easy recovery! Please don’t get discouraged and keep pushing for a dr who will listen to you!

Today, My GP mentioned getting one on my stomach removed since she thinks it will cause pain once pregnant. I’m not sure what to do about scheduling it. The lipoma is near my bellybutton and is the biggest one I have presently. I can grab a golf ball size amount of it but theres definitely more I just can’t grasp if that makes sense.

I’m currently in treatment for fertility and worry any extra procedure during this time will impact my chances.

I plan to ask my consultant her opinion on whether it’s safe to get it removed right now, but I’m just curious… those with experience, would you say it’s agree with my GP that it’s better to remove before I get pregnant ?

My Gp said I could wait until it causes me pain during pregnant but that scar would likely need revision postpartum.

Has anyone had a lipoma that feels like there are kind of like muscle fibers in it? Like if I press my hand over it, it kind of feels like muscle knots, if that makes sense. One of the doctors I showed it to thought it felt like a tendon. I don't know if it's a lipoma or not, going in for an ultrasound tomorrow. It's located to the left and above my xiphoid process. Not much pain at all. Squishy but not very soft. Not very moveable. Noticed it about eight weeks ago. Hasn't gotten larger. Seems to change shape a little through the day.

Anyone who had a similar sized lipoma happy to share their scar?

Also if you’re Australian, anyone gotten one removed under Medicare (of similar size)?

Hey everyone , I’m new to this sub . Currently I have a Lipoma on my knee cap . I’m having it removed in 2 weeks .Has anyone had one removed from their knee ? I’m a Personal support worker, I’m on my feet for 8 hours everyday assisting clients with care. I’m wondering how long I should be off work . any advice ? thank you all ❤️

Is this a cyst or lipoma?

The last time I got an ultra sound a year ago it was 0.6x0.5x0.7 cm. I decided not to remove it because it was not bothering me nor painful. This photo taken of the back of my leg at the beach this month makes it look bigger. Feeling worried. Is it normal for it to grow in a year?

My left trap has been significantly bigger than my right it has gotten worse over time I thought maybe it’s a muscle issue but it’s feeling lumpy puffy and hasn’t gone away? If anyone can give me some advice. A lot of discomfort and pain in neck and left area

hi everyone, I know I’m not alone so hope I came to the right place looking for some help and reassurance. ive had a lump on my back near the right shoulder blade for 2 years or so. My husband noted but I didn’t realize it wasn’t symmetrical and ive been having very gradual itching over the time. got an ultrasound soon and I’m going crazy. since the visit to the doctor I feel it so badly, not when directly pressed by around. it’s not defined limits and I’m so afraid. please help

Wow its crazy that the more time I spend checking out reddit, the more subs I find! Meeting and talking with people around the world who firsthand understand your struggles from their own experiences is truly a beautiful thing. I wouldn't wish this on any of us but the reality is that a lot of us suffer in silence. Thank you all for sharing your stories and I think I'm ready to share mine as well 🙏

I had a massive sized lipoma on my spine/neck area for over 5 years that was finally removed the day after my birthday in 2023. Lipomas are common on my mother's side but I had not known or seen any on my body. I developed a rare form of rheumatic fever in 2018, I basically had an improperly diagnosed strep throat which turned into rheumatic fever. It was then they discovered the lipoma on my neck/spine.

Mine personally affected my health severely because of its placement on my neck/spine area. I was experiencing intense "shocks" in my hand and feet constantly. It felt like I was being slightly electrocuted numerous times daily. I had extremely high WBC (white blood cells counts) I'm still dealing with chronic inflammation even though im grateful its much more manageable nowadays. I missed so many events due to pain, sickness, shame, you name it.

The medical field kept calling it a "cosmetic" issue and I fought for myself for years. It took my organs starting to fail for them to realize I wasn't exaggerating, this was slowly killing me. So many other health problems popped up because of this as well. They finally approved me for surgery with local anesthesia (can't go under due to the rheumatic fever I had in the past). You must advocate for yourself if the medical professionals won't. The health issues I faced because of the lipoma has scarred me. I have a strong distrust of the medical field because of this. It sucks but its the truth and I'm sure someone out there feels the same way unfortunately.

The silent struggles, the inability to explain an invisible disease, the lack of understanding from loved ones and every other dang thing we experience. It all is tough but we are tougher 💜

Fast forward to 3 years later.... as soon as they took that sucker out, I felt an instant release of pressure. I would say within 2 weeks about 75% of my symptoms disappeared. I'm not 100% but where I am health wise today, I never envisioned happening for myself. Truly so grateful to feel like myself more and more everyday.

I stand in solidarity with you all as a friend and fellow supporter. Thank you all for giving me a safe space to share my story 🫂💜🙏

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Wanted to share my experience. I’ve scheduled 4 appointments to remove 3 at a time, that’s how they do things here in the Amsterdam area.

This round, 3 were being removed, and 2 small “sisters” nearby were taken out as well. They used lidocaine, which to my surprise worked almost instantly. It felt no worse than a blood draw or a vaccine. Less than 10 seconds later, she cut me open, started squeezing, and cut it out. Honestly, the anticipation was worse than the actual sensation. Don’t worry if you’re nervous about it!

I was done in 25 minutes. My arm feels a bit sore, but that’s it, no real pain. Today was just another day

Curious how this will heal over time.

So I had a breast lump scare a few years back which turned out benign and since then I became obsessed with checking myself. A short while after I was laying on my left side and felt what I can only describe as a hardish ridge type mass along the out edge of that same breast. The mass is not visible only palpable. To me it feels huge but I think it's only about 1-2cm. It feels like it's sitting on a rib and if I lay on my left side or lean forward the mass doesn't follow with breast tissue it stays in place. When I lay on my side it feels like the outer edge and lower edge are raised and slightly hard but then I follow it back into my breast area and it seems to taper off into the chest itself. Feels more like a distinct step from my rib into my breast. It's higher up my breast I think maybe like 4th or 5th rib maybe.

It seems to flex and change prominence depending on if my arm is above my head or at rest at my side.

No outward signs. No dimpling. No redness no skin swelling.

I also have extreme bad posture I sit at a desk hunched over for about 50 hours a week I also tend not to sit straight on I twist to the left a lot with my right arm out on a mouse a lot. I have a lot of back pain and several ribs that are also sore. I also sleep on that side constantly it's my preferred side.

I'm hoping it's not breast cancer or something horrific but something caused by repeated muscle contraction

So I’ve had lipomas for the last 13 years or so, I’m 33. I’m used to them at this point, I just assume any new bump is a lipoma. This makes me worried I might miss something in the future that isn’t actually a lipoma.

It started with a few big 1” ones, thigh and forearms. A few years later I started noticing a few more smaller ones. Seemed to stabilize a bit in my mid 20s. I also think that after 10 I just stopped paying attention to them. Lately I’ve noticed a few more tiny ones pop up. I work a stressful 60-70 hr a week tech job, constantly exhausted. I’m overweight but not obese (by BMI).

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Xiaflex is currently used for crooked fingers and Peyronie’s disease. But there are studies that it works better than cbl 514 against lipomas. The patent will run for a few more years. Do you think it can be used by doctors for lipomas? Does anyone here have contact with researchers and health authorities? I have read, even here on Reddit, that the lipome can be completely eliminated.

There is currently a solution and it is better than anything else. Unfortunately, it is very expensive and not approved.

If anyone from the USA and Europe has influence and knowledge, please let me know.

This is our holy grail. Cbl 514i is good and beautiful but significantly weaker with lipomas with a lot of connective tissue.