Doctor, I've had this lipoma for several years, but it seems to have grown quite rapidly recently. Is this something to be concerned about?

Lipomas are usually harmless lumps made of fat. But if yours has suddenly gotten bigger or changed in any way, we should check it out. There are a few reasons it might grow, like swelling, bleeding inside, or other things. We need to make sure it's really a lipoma and not something else. You may have to get some scans done to know what is underneath. After that, we can decide what to do next – like just watching it, testing a piece of it, or maybe taking it out. Even though most lipomas are okay, it's always good to be safe when something changes. As the next steps, I suggest you meet a general surgeon or a plastic surgeon near you. Nothing to worry about.