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Liposuction for lipedema – what is important to know before and after?
Liposuction for lipedema is not just a cosmetic liposuction. It is a medical procedure that aims to remove the fatty tissue that is characteristic of lipedema – tissue that can be painful, sensitive, fibrotic and difficult to reduce through weight loss and exercise. Unlike aesthetic liposuction, the goal is not only to change the appearance of the body, but also to reduce pain, swelling and a feeling of heaviness, improve mobility and quality of life, and in some cases also relieve the burden placed on the lymphatic system.
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Hot or cold shower? Which is better for lipedema?
There's nothing like taking a hot shower after a long day. The warm water relaxes your muscles, relieves tension, and provides a sense of comfort that's hard to give up. But if you have lipedema, it's possible that this very indulgent habit is making the feeling of heaviness, swelling, or pain worse—even if you don't always make the connection.
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Lipedema and prolonged sitting – is it harmful?
If you have lipedema, you may have experienced a feeling of heaviness, pain, swelling, or discomfort in your legs after a day of computer work, a long commute, or hours of continuous sitting. For many living with lipedema, this is a familiar phenomenon that can affect daily functioning, especially when your routine includes office work, school, or extended travel.
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Differences between types of lipedema – what does each type look like?
Lipedema does not look the same in every person. Some people only have their thighs affected, others have their calves or arms affected, and some experience a combination of several areas together. To describe the pattern of fat tissue distribution in the body, lipedema is commonly divided into five types.
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Lipedema and sleep - why is sleep especially important for dealing with lipedema?
When thinking about managing lipedema, most attention is focused on diet, exercise, compression stockings or lymphatic drainage. But there is another factor that is often forgotten despite its impact on the entire body – sleep quality. Sleep is not a treatment for lipedema and cannot cure the disease, but it plays an important role in how the body deals with pain, fatigue and recovery processes.
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Lipedema in men - does it really exist?
Lipedema is usually identified as a disease that affects women, so many people are surprised to learn that men can also develop it. In fact, lipedema in men is very rare, and only a small number of cases have been described in the medical literature. However, the fact that it is rare does not mean that it does not exist. In recent years, there has been increasing awareness that men can also suffer from the disease, especially when certain risk factors are present.
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Why do some thin women have lipedema?
When most people hear the word "lipedema," they picture an overweight woman. Therefore, many women who are of normal weight or have a slim body build never even consider that the symptoms they are experiencing may be related to lipedema.
Mental health
Trauma and lipedema - is there a connection between them?
Many women with lipedema say that their symptoms appeared or worsened after a period of prolonged stress, emotional trauma, or a significant event in their lives. Others feel that the lipedema itself has become a source of emotional pain, anxiety, and loss of self-confidence over the years. Is there really a connection between trauma and lipedema? In this article, we will review what is currently known, what is still being researched, and how trauma, stress, and lipedema may affect each other.
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The effect of hormones on lipedema – menstruation, pregnancy, pills and menopause
In this article, we will understand how hormones affect lipedema tissue, why certain periods in life are triggers, and what can be done to better cope with these changes.