Does any one know what a fatty tumor is? Is it bad whats is it caused by? Should I get a second opinion?

After I had my daughter 2 years ago.. I found a bump under my skin on my leg.. I went to the Dr. and she said it was a fatty tumor..I haven't gotten a second opinion. I was wondering if they go away if I loose weight? Or if any one else has any info. on these? Thanks

THANKS FOR THE ANSWERS !

its a lipoma ,benign tumour ,its not related to weight actually ,even if u lose or gain they dont change much in size because they are falsely encapsulated ,they require surgical excision and histopathological studying also after

the medical term for that is lipoma, 99.9% of them are benign, and weight really has little to do with their formation, no they don't go away if you lose weight. Once formed, the only way to be rid of them is by having the doctor cut them out. The only reason to have one removed is if it becomes inflammed, which can sometimes happen.

A lipoma is a common, benign tumor composed of fatty tissue. Lipomas are soft to the touch, usually moveable, and are generally painless. They grow very slowly, and in rare cases can become cancerous (Malignant liposarcoma also arises from fatty tissue.) Many lipomas are small but can enlarge to sizes greater than six centimeters. Lipoma is commonly found in adults from 40 to 60 years of age but can also be found in children. Approximately one percent of the general population has a lipoma.
Often, treatment of a lipoma is not necessary, unless the tumor becomes painful or restricts movement. Many people have them removed for cosmetic reasons. However, if the lipoma is not completely removed during the surgery, it may grow back.
Lipomas are normally removed by simple excision. However, liposuction is another option if the lipoma is soft and has a small connective tissue component. Liposuction often results in less scarring, however it has a greater tendency to fail to remove the entire lipoma, often resulting in re-growth.
There are new methods being developed that are supposed to remove the lipomas without scarring. One of them is removal by the use of injection of various substances. Another method being developed is the use of ultrasound waves to destroy the lipoma. This can be compared with the removal of kidney stones where ultrasound is used to pulverize the stones.

A fatty tumor is called a "lipoma" and it's not dangerous. In this case "tumor" is not related to "cancer" in any way.

They can be removed surgically, but that will leave a scar. They're usually not removed unless they're interfering with something, like clothing or movement, or causing pain (like if they're on a spot on your back and press when you sit in a chair).

If you're still concerned, a dermatologist would be a good choice for a second opinion.