The frustration of having thick arms that are disproportionate, despite maintaining a strict diet and engaging in exercise, is a painful reality for thousands of women. For too long, this accumulation of fat has been misconstrued as overweight or a supposed lack of discipline, leaving patients trapped in a cycle of misdiagnosis and without a […]
Frustration, unexplained pain, and lack of results despite effort are common experiences for women struggling with disproportionate fat in their legs. What is often misdiagnosed as “stubborn cellulite” or simply “overweight” may actually be lipedema, a chronic disease of adipose tissue. Correctly differentiating lipedema from cellulite is the most crucial step. An accurate diagnosis is […]
Feeling swollen legs, ankles, and feet is a common experience often associated with fluid retention or edema. This swelling is often dismissed as a benign discomfort caused by heat, a sedentary lifestyle, or a high-salt diet. However, for many people, this swelling is not common edema, but an initial and confusing symptom of a chronic […]
As a plastic, cosmetic, and reconstructive surgeon, I often encounter patients who ask me, ‘Why do my legs hurt?’ Leg pain is an extremely common symptom that can manifest in many ways, from mild discomfort after a long walk to severe leg pain that interferes with daily life. My goal with this article is to […]
Lipedema is a little-known disease, even among medical professionals, and I’m sure those of you reading this article can confirm that this is the case. You’ve probably had to visit several doctors to finally get a diagnosis, and they’ve told you to lose weight, exercise more, or that your thick legs are due to genetics […]
Como especialista en lipedema, una de las preguntas que más escucho en mi consulta es: “¿por qué tengo las piernas gordas si estoy delgada?”. Es una frustración común, especialmente entre mujeres que mantienen un peso corporal saludable y un estilo de vida activo, pero ven cómo la parte inferior de su cuerpo acumula grasa de […]
Which is the best treatment for Lipedema? Can Lipedema be cured? If I undergo surgery, will the fat come back? If you have reached this far, it is because you suffer Lipedema or Lipoedema, and probably have asked yourself these questions and many others regarding the different treatment options and disease progression. Now we will […]
Do I have Lipedema? Maybe you have already visited some doctors, and still don’t really know if you suffer something you’ve heard about recently, called Lipedema or Lipoedema. If you have doubts about having Lipedema, you are in the correct place, because in this article we will explain to you step by step some basic […]
Here are the highlights of the interview conducted at COPE with Dr. Alexo Carballeira, leader of the Specialized Lipedema Unit at Lipedema Advanced Care. What is Lipedema? Lipedema is a disorder of the loose connective tissue, that is mainly shown as an excessive accumulation of fat in women. It affects mostly women. And this accumulation […]
Today we will discuss Lipedema more in-depth; this is a condition increasingly more acknowledged among women, and about which there is increasing knowledge. If you are here because you think you can suffer Lipedema, or because you want to learn more about this condition, you have reached the right place to get informed. It is […]
Dr. Alexo Carballeira – Director Médico
