Do I have lipedema or lymphedema? What is this mysterious swelling, will lipo help? (photos)

Lipedema is a very underdiagnosed condition in the US and the world. This is mainly from a lack of understanding. There are a lot of symptoms and differences from just weight gain. However, I would need to understand a lot more about your particular case. As an FYI, there is a small group of us that is working very closely with the lipedema community to educate as well as develop Standard of Care Guidelines for the US. 
For more information please visit our lipedema educational website.
Hope this helps!
Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS

Diplomate, American Board of Plastic Surgery 
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery
USC Keck School of Medicine
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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Honestly, it is very hard to know from photographs what is your exact diagnosis. Proper diagnosis requires a detailed history and a specialized exam combined with confirmatory testing. Because of the dents I see in the pics, you may have lymphedema. Based on the shape of your legs, you may also have lipedema. But these are only educated guesses. I recommend you consult in person with a physician specialist in lymphatic diseases who has a good deal of experience diagnosing these diseases to proper diagnosis.

If you are diagnosed with lipedemia, lipo can remove the extra fat which would decrease limb volume and alleviate the discomfort that accompanies this condition.