Lipomas are quite common -- one in 1000 people will develop a lipoma at some point in their lives. The fatty lumps tend to present singularly, but roughly 20% of people can have several at a time. People with lipomas can feel self-conscious about the sometimes visible growths, despite their common nature. It can help to know if you get lipomas, you certainly are not alone.

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