Having a lipoma does bother some people, and if it affects self-confidence or is in a place where it is constantly being bumped and irritated, the doctor may be able to remove it. Once surgically removed, lipomas are almost always gone for good. It's very unusual for another lipoma to grow in the same location as the last one, though removal doesn't prevent the growths from developing elsewhere on the body if the individual is prone to them.

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