Hello, I'm 54 years old Hispanic female 5'7" about 230 pounds. I'm very interested in having a procedure done on my legs, I've been diagnosed with lipodema so my limbs are large and nothing I do will make them smaller.
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Dear Madam, I hope you are well. It is not easy to say that you have lipedema according to your photos. Your legs have physical signs but this signs has to be supported with your medical and family history. You have to be questioned regarding your swelling, pain and bruise history. I hope your...
Thank you for sharing your photos. Based on your photos and description you may have early-stage lipedema. Lipedema is a subcutaneous adipose disease of the arms and legs that causes pain and swelling and is relatively resistant to diet and weight loss. However, it's also possible that you may...
Lipedema is a subcutaneous adipose disease of the arms and legs that causes pain and swelling. Lipedema is characterized by disproportionate subcutaneous tissue that is relatively resistant to weight loss. You may indeed have lipedema or it is possible that you have a different body type and...
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