I was diagnosed with a large fatty tumor on my left thigh. It’s very ugly. What can I do to get rid of it? -- V.O.P. ANSWER: Lipomas are common fatty tumors that may occur on the trunk or the limbs.

I was diagnosed with a large fatty tumor on my left thigh. It’s very ugly. What can I do to get rid of it? — V.O.P. ANSWER: Lipomas are common fatty tumors that may occur on the trunk or the limbs.

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 ...

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 ...

If you are considering treatment just because of a fatty tumour’s appearance, I would think twice before committing to surgery.