Prognosis
As a rule, a lipoma on the thigh has a very good prognosis. It is rare that this new formation in the area of the subcutaneous fatty tissue degenerates and a malignant liposarcoma develops. If it is a small lump, it can be left in place and does not need to be removed urgently.
If the liposarcoma on the thigh is disturbing for cosmetic reasons or because it causes symptoms due to a strong increase in size, it can be removed. It should be noted, however, that in some cases a lipoma may reappear at the same place on the thigh. This results in a so-called recurrence, which in most cases can also be classified as benign.
A lipoma on the thigh is usually harmless and not a cause for concern. It is merely a node lying under the skin or in the muscle tissue, which is filled with fat cells. These growths are benign.
Normally, a lipoma on the thigh does not cause any complaints and therefore does not need to be treated. However, sometimes the lipoma can press on nerves or vessels and cause pain. In such cases, surgical removal should be considered.
Prophylaxis
Since the causes for the development of a lipoma on the thigh are not really known until today and only a certain genetically determined component is supposed to be important, an effective prophylaxis to prevent the occurrence of a lipoma is not possible. An important measure to prevent or minimize the occurrence of many different diseases is the reduction of overweight. Although lipomas are changes in the fatty tissue, there is no proven connection with overweight as the cause of their development.
Slim people have as high a risk of developing a lipoma on the thigh during their lifetime as people with an increased amount of fatty tissue. Nevertheless, a reduction of the physical fat percentage, as well as a balanced diet and sufficient exercise can never be a disadvantage.
