I keep getting lipomas?!

I keep getting lipomas?

i'm 38 & keep finding new ones on my arms and legs, i know you can get them removed but what causes them and why do i get them??

does it hurt to get them removed and can you get them all done at once?

A Dr once told me they run in families but nobody else in my family has them, i asked my parents & they don't have any and they don't remember their own parents having any.

They are making me feel disfigured, even though they aren't so big i am overly conscious of them to the degree of wearing long sleeves in summer to hide the ones on my arm.

I am sorry you have this problem,i would speak to your Doc about removal,i am sure he will help to put your mind at rest,they may go away without treatment,i got this info from Derm NZ site,hope it helps.
What treatment is available?
Most lipomas require no treatment. Most lipomas eventually stop growing and remain indefinitely without causing any problems. Occasionally, lipomas that interfere with the movement of adjacent muscles may require surgical removal. Several methods are available:

Simple surgical excision
Squeeze technique (a small incision is made over the lipoma and the fatty tissue is squeezed through the hole)
Liposuction