Here we publish what we see in clinic and what is changing in the evidence on lipedema: how the diagnosis is actually reached, what sets it apart from obesity, cellulite and lymphoedema, and what each treatment really contributes. Every article is written or reviewed by the medical team at Lipedema Advanced Care.
Lipedema is still a poorly recognised condition: in our study of 969 patients in Spain, half had to see three or more specialists before anyone gave it a name. That is why we write here.
If you suspect you may have lipedema, the free online test gives you a first indication in two minutes. It does not replace a medical diagnosis, but it helps you decide whether it is worth consulting.
They swell by the end of the day, the sandal strap does not fasten, and by morning they are almost back to normal. Or they are not. Swollen ankles are one of the most common reasons for a consultation and one of the worst explained, because underneath that same symptom there are causes that resolve […]
If you live in Spain and you have just been diagnosed with lipedema, this is probably your first practical question. And the honest answer has two halves: the Spanish public system does fund part of the conservative treatment, but it does not fund it under the name lipedema, and everything else follows from that. What […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sentir las piernas, tobillos y pies hinchados es una experiencia común que se suele asociar a la retención de líquidos o edema. A menudo, esta hinchazón se descarta como una molestia benigna causada por el calor, el sedentarismo o una dieta alta en sal. Sin embargo, para muchas personas, esta hinchazón no es un edema […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
