Do I have lipedema? (Photo)

MaQuinn, The short answer to your question is that it looks like you have lipedema. One of the hallmarks of lipedema is disproportionate subcutaneous fat accumulation on the legs and arms. Or simply, fat tissue on your legs that is out of proportion to the rest of your body. There are other...

Pre-operative testing includes a pre-operative physical examination, EKG, urinalysis and/or blood work to help clear a patient for surgery. The thought behind these tests is to detect possible health issues that can complicate a surgery if not addressed before the surgery. Typically, these tests...

I recommend a low refined diet similar to a Mediterranean diet that emphasizes low carb vegetable, healthy fats and protein and limits refined carbs. I recommend medical grade graduated compression for all lipedema patients. I encourage low impact and resistance exercise, especially while...

Insurance companies make it very difficult to get reasonable coverage for lipedema reduction surgery. First of all, first of all insurance company's " medical necessity" criteria is very subjective. For example, they ask for pictures and if the reviewers at the insurance company don't consider...

Leila, I think that it would be fine to have the lipedema tissue reduced with liposuction. You have been in remission for nearly a decade so I don't think recurrence of ALL leukemia is likely. We recommend optimizing your compression garment use before and after your surgery. A recent...

Erani, There are many different metabolic conditions that affect fat distribution. The most common metabolic condition is insulin resistance which causes fat deposition in the internal abdominal cavity, also called visceral fat accumulation. There is lipomatosis or subcutaneous fat deposition...