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This page is a collection of photos generously donated by women, from stage 1 to stage 3, who are navigating the challenges of this often misunderstood condition. Each image sheds light on the diverse struggles of Lipedema and offers a glimpse into the daily lives of us women who are affected.
Photos of Lymphedema and Lipedema. Examples of different types, stages, and combinations of lymphedema and lipedema. Photo groupings: Arms . Legs . Phlebolymphedema or lymphedema and venous disease. Body
Explore a gallery of more than 1,000 lipedema and Dercum’s disease photos made available in partnership with the Fat Disorders Research Society. The pictures are available for educational or awareness use, with advanced permission.
The images below provide an overview of the four stages of Lipedema, showing the location of fat build up and resulting body shape at each stage. Depending on the person, different parts of the body can be affected in different ways at each stage.
Lipedema symptoms include: Fat buildup in your butt, thighs, calves and sometimes upper arms on both sides of your body. Bumps inside the fat that feel like there’s something under your skin. Pain that can be from mild to severe and from constant to only with pressure. A heavy feeling in your legs.
26 gru 2023 · Lipedema happens when fat is distributed unusually beneath your skin. It typically appears in your buttocks and legs and can eventually lead to pain and other problems.
30 sie 2022 · Many women with Lipedema can feel nodules and other texture changes under their skin and may even see changes in the surface appearance of their limbs. This texture can feel different between affected regions of the same patient and may also change over time.
