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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dermatologist holding lipoma on patient's arm If you've ever had a lipoma, chances are it freaked you out at first—it's a lump!

Lipomas are noncancerous lumps that develop under the skin. Most are harmless, but in some situations, removal is recommended. A surgical procedure called excision is the primary removal method.

Lumps under the skin can be a huge shock for those affected. If they are lipomas, there’s no need to worry: These slow-growing, benign tumors originate from fat cells and are harmless in most cases.

In Dr. Pimple Popper's latest Youtube video, she rounds up her best and juiciest lipoma extractions ever. The dermatologist uses all different techniques to squeeze, chop, and pull the "octopus" ...

Dermatologist Sandra Lee, MD, a.k.a. Dr. Pimple Popper just outdid herself. In a new 28-minute YouTube video, Dr. P wrangled one of the biggest and gnarliest lipomas Popaholics have ever laid their ...

If you've ever had a lipoma, chances are it freaked you out at first—it's a lump! But experts agree not to worry too much, especially if you've gotten it examined by a doctor. No one knows what causes ...