Is this lipedema or just some extra skin? (Photo)

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Hello. I'm 22 years old. Height - 160 cm, weight - 47 kg. Something is wrong with my legs. I feel heaviness (if i am standing). My skin looks weird (puffy and flabby). I feel pain, which i can describe like "inflammation". But it almost go away if i am laying/swimming. Many doctors told me that i am skinny. They say that my pain could be neurological. My question is: do i need any surgery? I guess that lipedema operations is not available in my country. Can LPG or laser lipo help me?

Ajaya Kashyap, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.
You do not have Lipedema. You do have some loose skin which can respond to non surgical treatment like Thermi Tight or Thermage. Your pain could be neurological and you should consult a primary care physician / neurologist for this. All The Best !

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

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

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Fellow, American College of Surgeons
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USC Keck School of Medicine
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Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

hello suvorik777 The best way to known the right procedure is to go for an in-patient consultation with a certified PS. #options #skin

Austin Hayes, MD · Answer

You don't have lipedema and won't benefit from any surgical procedures. I would discuss your concerns with your primary care doctor. They will help you determine the cause of symptoms that you are experiencing.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

No, this doesn't look like lipedema. If your symptoms persist, I recommend following up with your Doctor for a formal evaluation. You may have some skin laxity. For skin tightening, skin tightening can be done with a combination of vanquish, venus legacy, exilis, celllutone/Zwave.

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