Liposuction for Lipedema

Lipedema is a condition of the lower extremities involving fat accumulation distinct from standard lipodystrophy or lymphedema. This condition is most commonly seen in women and is characterized by a column-like leg silhouette, often progressing below the knee. The foot is not typically affected, unlike lymphedema, which can affect the extremities. However, because the two conditions can present in a very similar overall manner although they stem from two very different causes, they are often mistaken for each other.