The Underdiagnosed Reality of Lipedema: More Than Just Weight Gain
What is Lipedema? Lipedema is an underdiagnosed, chronic condition of symmetrical overgrowth of fat, also known as adipose tissue, that is extremely difficult to control and primarily shows up on the legs. Lipedema adipose tissue exhibits various distinct characteristics in comparison to traditional adipose tissue (2). In advanced stages, lipedema can also affect the arms. The characteristic “cuff phenomenon” occurs at the wrists and ankles as the hands and feet are spared from the...
