Most of the time, lipomas do not recur once removed. If the growth does come back, most surgeons recommend cutting the lipoma out a second time.

Do lipomas usually grow back?

Most lipomas don't need treatment, but providers can remove them if necessary. Lipomas rarely grow back after lipoma treatment, but another one may grow in a different spot on your body.

What causes lipoma to come back?

Causes of Lipoma

Lipomas often show up after an injury, though doctors don't know whether that's what makes them form. Inherited conditions can bring them on. Some people who have a rare condition known as Madelung's disease can get them.