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 ...

We don’t have to worry about that, right?” Okay, let’s back up. In old age, dogs and, to a lesser extent, cats, can develop ...

In general, Medicare does not provide coverage for the removal of benign skin lesions, such as lipomas. However, if a doctor considers lipoma removal to be medically necessary, Medicare will cover the ...

Lumps under the skin can be a huge shock for those affected. If they are lipomas, there’s no need to worry: These slow-growing, benign tumors originate from fat cells and are harmless in most cases.

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 ...