Lipomas are noncancerous lumps that develop under the skin. Most are harmless, but in some situations, removal is recommended. A surgical procedure called excision is the primary removal method.

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 ...

Dr. Pimple Popper celebrated spring by posting a video of a lipoma removal on Instagram. A lipoma is a soft, rubbery, noncancerous growth. This isn't the first time the doctor has removed lipomas from ...

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 ...

In her latest Instagram video, Dr. Pimple Popper removes a huge lipoma from her patient's head. She uses her scissors to cut away the lipoma under her patient's scalp. Dr. Pimple Popper's fans compare ...