What is lipoma ? A lipoma is a slow-growing, fatty lump that's most often situated between your skin and the underlying muscle layer. A lipoma, which feels doughy and usually isn't tender, moves readily with slight finger pressure. Lipomas are usually detected in middle age. Some people have more than one lipoma. A lipoma isn't cancer and usually is harmless. Treatment generally isn't necessary, but if the lipoma bothers you, is painful or is growing, you may want to have it removed. For example : For better understanding following images are showing the multiple lipoma on hand and abdomen wall. Symptoms of a Lipoma The primary characteristics of a lipoma include: Soft and Doughy: They are soft to the touch and have a rubbery consistency. Movable: They are not fixed to the underlying tissue and move easily under the skin when touched. Small Size: They are typically less than 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter, though some can grow larger. Painless: Most lipoma...