• Chirurgie et Médecine Esthétique
  • Chirurgie Dermatologique

Lipôme - La Boule de Graisse

 Un lipome survient à la suite de la multiplication de cellules adipeuses ou adipocytes. L'origine de cette prolifération de cellules stockant les graisses demeure inexpliquée.

 

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.