Pain is present particularly along the shin. This is a major problem.

In the early stages of Lipedema the upper part of the body may be slender

Despite having a slim upper body, fat accumulates from the tops of the hips to the ankles.

When weight is gained, it accumulates in the areas of the hips and legs.

When weight is lost, the fat decrease occurs in areas other than those affected by lipedema. Weight loss does not occur in the area between the waist and ankles.

Fat that extends down the legs creates a ring of fatty tissue that overlaps the tops of the feet.

Swelling develops in the legs during the second half of the day; however, this swelling decreases during sleep.

In the early stages, nodules develop. Nodules are small fatty lymps within the tissues.
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In the later stages, lobules develop. Lobules are rounded fat deposits that are larger than nodules.
SYMPTOMS & TREATMENT
Tumescent Liposuction
Cure Lipedema has worked along side with Dr. Stefan Rapprich, the Lipedema Liposuction specialist in Darmsdadt, Germany.
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Dr. Rapprich specializes in liposuction using tumescent local anesthesia with a vibrating micro cannula. The patient is actually awake and assists during the procedure, and his data suggests he can remove and prevent the return of Lipedema with almost no side affects, based on 15 years of practicing this procedure.
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We have received lots of emails regarding this subject, and we HIGHLY suggest doing your research before going to have liposuction. We have heard many cases where Liposuction has caused terrible side affects because the doctor had no idea about Lipedema, and further affected the patient by affecting the lymph system during surgery.
Please feel free to email us if you have any further questions about this procedure. Cure Lipedema went to Germany last summer to research further and assist Dr. Rapprich in a surgery.
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He is by far the best of the best.
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Dr. Stefan Rapprich:
Stefan.rapprich@klinikum-darmstadt.de
Tel: 06151-1074160
Compression
The use of stretch bandages or custom-fitted panty hose, panties, and/or spandex shorts are used to increase tissue pressure in the swollen legs and decrease the reaccumulation of fluid.

Cure Lipedema suggests seeking a medical professional to have you custom fit for medical grade Compression Stockings.
http://www.lymphedemaproducts.com/products/cg_pantyhose.html

http://www.underarmour.com/shop/us/en/womens-ua-coldgear-compression-tight/pid1221968

http://www.compressionstore.com


Leg Pump
The Flexitouch system is an innovative, automated device designed for the at-home treatment of lymphedema and lipedema.
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Based on the gentle work-and-release of manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) therapy, the Flexitouch system is the only device proven to be more effective than self-MLD in maintaining or reducing limb volume between clinic visits.
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By removing the obstacles to consistent, effective self-care, the Flexitouch system helps patients improve their overall health and enjoy a higher quality of life.

http://www.tactilesystems.com/flexitouch/index.html

Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage
A form of massage that uses gentle, rhythmic pumping movements to stimulate the flow of lymph around blocked areas to healthy vessels, where it can drain into the venous system. This helps relieve pain and prevent fibrosis.

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