
Lipedema Foundation
Lipedema is a chronic medical condition that primarily affects women characterized by bilateral, symmetric buildup of adipose tissue (fat) in the legs, and sometimes the arms and lower trunk. …
Lipedema: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
Jun 1, 2023 · What is lipedema? Lipedema is a long-term condition that causes abnormal fat buildup in the lower part of your body. Lipedema most often involves your butt, thighs and …
Lipedema - Wikipedia
Lipedema is a condition that is almost exclusively found in women [3] and results in enlargement of both legs due to deposits of fat under the skin. [2] Women of any weight may be affected …
Lipedema - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Lipedema is the disproportionate and symmetrical distribution of adipose tissue involving the lower extremities to a greater degree than the trunk or upper extremities.
Lipedema Overview
Lipedema, or painful fat syndrome, is characterized by excess fat developing below the waist and extending down to the ankles but stopping above the feet. About 80% of cases involve both …
10 Things to Understand about Lipedema - Obesity Action Coalition
Lipedema is a misunderstood and often overlooked condition that affects millions of women, yet many have never heard of it. It causes a painful buildup of fat in the legs, arms and other …
Lipedema: pathophysiological insights and therapeutic strategies …
Jan 1, 2026 · Lipedema is a chronic and progressive disorder characterized by disproportionate fat accumulation, mainly affecting the lower extremities of women, and commonly …
What is Lipedema? | Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment | Lipedema …
Lipedema is a chronic condition characterized by the abnormal accumulation of fat in specific areas of the body, primarily the legs and arms. It's often misdiagnosed as obesity, but it …
Diagnosis and management of lipedema - UpToDate
Feb 10, 2025 · Lipedema is a chronic condition with symmetric deposition of subcutaneous adipose tissue disproportionately in primarily the lower extremities. On magnetic resonance …
Can Lipedema Go Away? Understanding the Chronic Condition
Lipedema is a chronic medical condition characterized by the abnormal accumulation of adipose tissue, or fat, primarily in the lower body, though it can also affect the arms.