Soft and rounded: It would be a rubbery soft, rounded lump under the skin. They often feel like they move around underneath the skin too.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Squishy: Lipomas can be very small or very large. When they're small they may not be visible but can be felt when you run a hand firmly over the area. Larger ones can be obvious, like a lump under the skin. They often are somewhat squishy or compressible and irregular in shape. They usually aren't painful, but this depends on size, location, and associated blood vessels and nerves.
Answered 12/8/2015
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Lipomas: Lipomas are situated just under your skin. They commonly occur in the neck, shoulders, back, abdomen, arms and thighs.Soft and doughy to the touch. They also move easily with slight finger pressure.Generally small. Lipomas are typically less than 2 inches (5 centimeters) in diameter, but they can grow larger and be painful if they press on nerves.
Answered 5/31/2013
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Big skin lump: A lipoma is basically a lump of fatty tissue, usually seen in the skin. Feels a bit rubbery, usually pretty obvious. Your doctor should look and make sure it's not anywhere that can include a lymph node as a possibility. Usually removed surgically if desired.
Answered 12/20/2019
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