What is lipedema?

Lipedema is a chronic and degenerative disease, which in some cases can also become disabling for the patient. Its origin is genetic and it is characterized by the symmetrical accumulation of fat in both legs, which cannot be eliminated through diet or physical exercise. Lipedema of the legs is a painful condition, sensitive, and prone to bruising, since the capillaries are more fragile.

As it is a symmetrical accumulation of fat, people who suffer from it see their body shape become unbalanced, since the legs are much thicker than the rest of the body. Often there is no clear difference between the ankle, the knee, and the thigh; and above all, there is greater thickening in the calves.

Lipedema occurs mostly in women, appearing after puberty, during pregnancy, or at menopause. Because of this, it is believed that the cause is hormonal changes, although there also seems to be a certain genetic predisposition.

In any case, lipedema is not related to overweight or obesity.

What are its symptoms?

Symptoms can vary greatly in intensity depending on the individual affected. Lipedema may present one or several of the following characteristics, which impact the quality of life of those who suffer from it:

· Pain in the legs, which may occur while walking, at rest, or when touched.

· Discomfort in the knees, and depending on the severity of the condition, it can lead to difficulty walking.

· It appears or worsens during puberty, pregnancy, or menopause.

· Disproportion between thick legs and slim feet.

· A tendency to develop bruises and hematomas on the legs.

· There is no edema in the feet and hands.

· Appearance of varicose veins or spider veins.

· There is no pitting edema, meaning that when pressing the leg with a finger, the skin does not remain indented.

· Loss of elasticity in the dermis; if left untreated, mobility in the legs may progressively decrease.

· Weight-loss diets have little to no effect on lipedema fat.

· Lower temperature in the affected area. Symptoms that may be bothersome and also impact quality of life depending on the stage of the disease. In fact, it may present in three different stages, depending on the condition and the symptoms experienced.

What to do in case of lipedema?

Surgery? Don’t worry, not yet.

An early diagnosis of lipedema can help patients adopt treatments prescribed by their doctor to relieve the symptoms of the disease.

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· Specific physical exercise and physiotherapy, to stimulate fluid drainage.

· Nutritional plan developed by a specialist to reduce and control body fat.

· Mesotherapy, consists of injecting vitamins, hormones, enzymes, or medications into the middle layer of the skin. It is invasive.

· Pressotherapy, using positive air pressure that alternates in an ascending pattern to perform lymphatic drainage, stimulate the circulatory system, and help eliminate fluids, fats, and toxins from the body. Very effective and can be self-administered at home.

· Radiofrequency, in addition to eliminating lipedema, it works by remodeling fatty tissue and giving a younger, smoother, and more elastic appearance. It requires a qualified professional.

· Compression garments, to combat fatigue and swelling in the limbs caused by lipedema.

· Surgical intervention, if necessary, to remove fat accumulation, which may lead to other conditions. It is considered the last option and is costly.

Stages of lipedema (how it progresses)

First stage: symptoms are mild. The skin appears unchanged, but when touched, small rounded fat nodules can be felt under the skin.

Second stage: skin irregularities appear, known as “orange peel skin.” Bruising may occur, and the patient may notice localized pain. In addition, larger fat nodules can be felt compared to the previous stage, ranging in size from a walnut to even an apple.

Third stage: the nodules become even larger, with a loss of skin elasticity in the affected areas. Bruising (ecchymosis), difficulty walking, and tingling may also appear. In addition to these symptoms, fat accumulation and the resulting swelling of the limbs can lead to conditions such as knee arthritis, lymphatic stagnation, and fibrosis of subcutaneous fat. For this reason, it is better to have an early diagnosis of the disease in order to intervene immediately.

Here’s what matters (and where many arrive too late)

Lipedema does not stay the same.

In many women:
· It starts mild (stage 1–2) and can progress over time

And when it reaches more advanced stages:
· Inflammation increases
· Mobility decreases
· Treatment becomes more complex

If you are in stage 1 or 2… you are in the best moment to act

Because you can still:
· Control progression
· Reduce symptoms
· Prevent it from advancing to more severe stages

It’s not about causing alarm… it’s about not ignoring it.

— Laura: “After my pregnancy… my legs changed” and she started to notice:
· Swelling
· Pain
· Constant heaviness

“My upper body was changing… but my legs weren’t,” until she realized it wasn’t normal fat.

How is it treated and what option do we propose?

Surgical option
Surgical intervention is generally ruled out due to its high cost and associated risks. In any case, it should always be considered the last option.

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Non-invasive options

· Gentle exercise, lymphatic drainage (requires a qualified physiotherapist and must be paid per session), and pressotherapy.

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Why is pressotherapy key here?

Because it targets what most affects lipedema: circulation, fluid retention, and the feeling of pressure.

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· Zonal compression
· Pumping effect
· Stimulation of drainage

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Realistic results

From 4 weeks, you may start to notice:

· Lighter legs
· Less swelling
· More comfort

Key message

If you’re in an early stage… don’t wait for it to progress.

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