If you ever notice a somewhat rubbery, raised lump under your dog’s skin, it may be a lipoma. Lipomas, also called adipose tumors, are benign clusters of fatty tissue that are usually safe to be left ...

New York, NY – December 16, 2025 – In a landmark advancement in minimally invasive dermatologic surgery, Dr. Cameron Rokhsar, double board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon, will ...

Chloe's owners feared her large mass was malignant, but it was diagnosed as a benign lipoma. Chloe's surgery was delayed after she ate a cheesecake, highlighting the unpredictability of pet care. The ...

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!

Generally, Medicare does not cover lipoma removal unless deemed medically necessary by a doctor. Lipoma removal may be medically necessary if the lipoma is causing significant issues, such as an ...

Medicare may cover lipoma removal if it is deemed medically necessary due to causing irritation, negatively affecting quality of life, or meeting specific criteria. If lipoma removal is medically ...

I have a lipoma on my back, and since I’m worried about both the aesthetics and potential malignancy of the fatty tumor, I’ve decided to have it removed. After surviving two breast cancers, I now have ...