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How Lipoedema Differs from Lymphoedema and Obesity
Lipoedema is often mistaken for lymphoedema or excess weight gain. However, it has distinct clinical features:
Symmetrical distribution:
Both sides of the body are affected evenly.
Hands and feet spared:
This helps distinguish it from lymphoedema, which typically includes the hands or feet.
Texture and feel:
Lipoedema tissue feels soft, doughy, or nodular, without the pitting often seen in early lymphoedema.
Response to lifestyle changes:
Diet and exercise rarely reduce lipoedema fat, unlike typical obesity.
Understanding these differences is crucial, as misdiagnosis can delay effective treatment and worsen symptoms.
How Common is Lipoedema?
Research indicates that up to one in nine women may be affected by lipoedema, although it remains significantly underdiagnosed. The condition is under-recognised due to limited medical training, overlapping symptoms with obesity or venous disease, and the absence of standardised diagnostic criteria.
Diagnosing Lipoedema
Currently, there is
no specific diagnostic test
for lipoedema. Diagnosis is
clinical
, based on:
The
distribution of fat
in the body
The
texture and feel
of the tissue
Associated symptoms such as
pain, bruising, and heaviness
Why Micro-Liposuction is the Most Appropriate Treatment for Lipoedema
Micro-
liposuction
(also called micro-cannular liposuction) is currently considered the
most effective and safest surgical technique
for treating lipoedema. It allows for:
Selective removal
of abnormal fat deposits while protecting lymphatic vessels and blood vessels.
Reduced trauma
and minimal
scarring
due to the use of ultra-fine cannulas.
Improved lymphatic function
, helping prevent secondary lymphoedema.
Smoother body contour
and restoration of natural proportions.
Long-lasting symptom relief
, including pain reduction, better mobility, and enhanced quality of life.
This technique, when performed by an experienced surgeon, combines precision and safety — targeting the diseased fat without damaging the surrounding healthy tissues.
His evidence-based, holistic approach focuses on:
Safe, effective
fat
removal using advanced micro-liposuction
Improved mobility and pain reduction
Restoring natural body proportions and confidence
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