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I think i have a lipoma. what doctor should i see to find out for sure that's what it is and how do i get rid of it?
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Dermatologist or sur: Most lipomas are diagnosed by simple exam and most are simply ignored. Several lipomas on one person is common. When annoying or ugly they are removed by a simple surgical excision. Expect to get stitches.
Answered 4/24/2017
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