Lipedema Blog
Can a Lipedema Specialist Cure My Condition
When you first suspect that you have lipedema, your first move should be to find a lipedema specialist. Unfortunately, many doctors lack knowledge of this condition. Even though around 11% of women suffer from this fat-related disease, it remains poorly understood. Therefore, finding someone who specializes in diagnosing and treating the condition is vital. Unfortunately,…
Fat Freezing or Liposuction – Which is the Best Lipedema Treatment?
If you’re looking for the best lipedema treatment after receiving your diagnosis, you may be feeling confused. Lipedema remains a poorly understood condition, even by many doctors in the medical profession. Therefore, the advice you receive from medical professional can be conflicting and unhelpful. Many patients even struggle to get a diagnosis in the first…
What Triggers Lipedema?
Whether you’ve received a diagnosis or suspect you have the condition, you may wonder what triggers lipedema. This poorly understood condition affects around 11% of women around the world. Nevertheless, many doctors still struggle to diagnose sufferers correctly. Some of the symptoms of lipedema mimic those of obesity. Therefore, many women with lipedema receive a…
How Can I Have Obese Legs if I’m Not Overweight?
Many people only associate obese legs with people who are overweight. However, there are many women who are otherwise slim but suffer from large legs. That can be a distressing problem and lead to both eating disorders and mental health issues. If your legs are large, but your weight is otherwise normal, you should seek…
Are Vibration Plates an Equally Effective Lipedema Treatment as Liposuction?
Finding the right lipedema treatment is essential if you’ve recently received your diagnosis. Getting help at as early as possible is vital in order to enjoy the best possible outcomes. However, it isn’t always easy to get the help you need. Not every doctor understands lipedema well. Some remain almost entirely unfamiliar with the condition….
Can I Have Lipedema if Stomach Fat is Absent?
Some patients believe they cannot have lipedema if stomach fat is absent. However, that isn’t always the case. Both doctors and patients misunderstand lipedema. Although some lipedema sufferers have stomach fat, others do not. It depends on how the diseased fat distributes itself on the body. Here, we look at how lipedema may present itself….
Getting a Diagnosis – the Difference Between Family Doctors and Medical Specialists for Lipedema
It may surprise you to learn the experience of seeing family doctors and medical specialists for lipedema is very different. Unfortunately, family doctors have little understanding of this disease. Many are barely aware that it exists at all. While others have heard of it, they often don’t know the key signs and symptoms to look…
Are Lipomas and Lipedema the Same Thing?
Lipedema is a medical condition affecting around 11% of women around the world. Yet unfortunately, it is a poorly understood problem, even in the medical community. As there are many misconceptions about this disease, it isn’t surprising that many people who receive a diagnosis are confused. One thing that confuses sufferers is the difference between…
Dieting Isn’t Working – Do I Need a Lipedema Specialist?
A lipedema specialist should be your first port of call if you believe you suffer from this condition. Unfortunately, many doctors today still have a poor understanding of lipedema. As a result, many sufferers receive an incorrect diagnosis. Doctors tell them they are obese and need to lose weight. However, dieting and exercise have little…
Unsatisfied With the Outcome of Your Previous Lipedema Surgery? A Revision May Be Needed
If you’ve had lipedema surgery, you may have had high hopes about the outcome. It can be very disappointing, then, to be dissatisfied with the results. If you’ve been through liposuction surgery and still have discomfort and pain, you may need a revision. Finding the right surgeon to help you is important if you’re in…
