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.

Dermatologist Sandra Lee, MD, a.k.a. Dr. Pimple Popper, knows how to tackle a tough lipoma. She's an expert at removing them, from a "pain in the neck" to a massive one in a patient's back to a tricky ...