{"id":13586,"date":"2025-10-29T08:56:48","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T08:56:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/lipedema-stage-1\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T10:07:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T10:07:02","slug":"lipedema-stage-1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/en\/lipedema-stage-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Lipedema stage 1"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"13586\" class=\"elementor elementor-13586 elementor-7239\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b547801 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b547801\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"link-1\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b92070 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3b92070\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e089bed elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e089bed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Lipedema stage 1 -<br>How you can recognize it<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ad6e9e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2ad6e9e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c4fea8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8c4fea8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"western\"><b>Stage 1 lipoedema <\/b>is the earliest phase of a chronic fat distribution disorder that affects millions of women worldwide &#8211; and often remains undetected for a long time. It can be assumed that around one in ten women suffers from lipoedema. Although the changes to the body are clearly noticeable, hardly anyone is aware of this condition.  <\/p><p class=\"western\">Lipoedema is divided into stages or grades 1 to 3. The diagnosis in stage 1 is particularly tricky, as the obvious lipoedema symptoms are often equated with cellulite or obesity. As a result, many perplexing and above all painful years often pass before women are correctly diagnosed.  <\/p><p class=\"western\">However, early detection is crucial: the sooner lipoedema is recognized and treated, the better the symptoms can be alleviated and the progression of the disease slowed down.<\/p><p class=\"western\">That&#8217;s why in this article we explain everything you need to know about the diagnosis and treatment of stage 1 lipoedema.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a99a5c1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a99a5c1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02970c0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"02970c0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"was\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a87a0d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8a87a0d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92f0403 stickyhead elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"92f0403\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is stage 1, stage 2 and stage 3 lipedema?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93b96b1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"93b96b1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0bf016 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b0bf016\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"western\">In medicine, lipoedema is a <b>pathological fat distribution disorder<\/b> with an increase and enlargement of fat cells, which is sometimes accompanied by very severe pain and feelings of tension. It affects areas such as <b>the legs, hips, buttocks and arms<\/b>. The condition is thought to be caused by hormonal changes during puberty, pregnancy or the menopause, as well as heredity, and mainly affects women.  <\/p><p>The following features characterize lipedema:<\/p><ul><li>Beginning with a hormonal change such as puberty, pregnancy or menopause<\/li><li>uncontrolled fat accumulation<\/li><li>uncontrolled fat accumulation<\/li><li>Feeling of heaviness in the affected areas<\/li><li>Feeling of tension and\/or pressure in the affected areas<\/li><li>Hands and feet are not affected<\/li><li>Pain is permanent<\/li><li>Tendency to hematoma<\/li><\/ul><p> <\/p><p class=\"western\">Due to its severity, the disease is divided into three <span style=\"color: #467886;\"><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/en\/stages-of-lipedema\/\"><b>stages of lipedema<\/b><\/a><\/u><\/span><b> <\/b>or grades. The staging is primarily based on the visible appearance of the skin. The actual extent of the fat volume is not taken into account.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e11667 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0e11667\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"symptome\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-645a8df e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"645a8df\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffe6ed2 stickyhead elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ffe6ed2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the causes of 1st degree lipedema?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38b0154 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"38b0154\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86bae08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"86bae08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"western\">The causes of lipoedema have not yet been sufficiently researched. However, experts assume that lipoedema is linked to the <b>female hormonal balance<\/b>, which changes during puberty, pregnancy or the menopause. It has also been established that the condition often <b>runs in families<\/b>. However, there is no evidence that the disease is caused by a poor diet or too little exercise. There is probably a congenital increase in fat cells on the arms, legs and buttocks from birth. Hormone activity then &#8220;activates&#8221; these specific fat cells.     <\/p><p class=\"western\">On our website you can carry out an initial <span style=\"color: #467886;\"><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/en\/lipedema-test\/\"><b>lipoedema self-test<\/b><\/a><\/u><\/span> online. If you then suspect that you have stage 1 lipoedema, you can make an appointment for a free consultation at our locations in M\u00fclheim and Hamburg. It is also advisable to consult an expert in the field of phlebology or vascular surgery before you start the <span style=\"color: #467886;\"><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/en\/lipedema-treatment\/\"><b>lipoedema treatment<\/b><\/a><\/u><\/span> treatment. A precise diagnosis provides clarity and the possibility of targeted, individual treatment.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2a2744 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d2a2744\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"link-4\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eabb62a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"eabb62a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c45f25f stickyhead elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c45f25f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How is stage 1 lipedema treated?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b097b33 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b097b33\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81fff5e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"81fff5e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"western\">The earlier lipoedema is detected, the better the progression can be positively influenced. However, specialized physicians today have good opportunities to design a therapy that <b>is individually tailored<\/b> to the patient. The aim of treating stage 1 lipoedema is to reduce the symptoms, stop the progression of lipoedema and improve quality of life. <b>Liposuction<\/b> fulfills precisely these criteria. In addition, in many cases the dependence on compression garments and\/or manual lymphatic drainage can be ended. Many experts recommend liposuction from stage 1 onwards, as long-term studies have shown the <b>positive effects of early treatment<\/b>.     <\/p><p class=\"western\">If surgical treatment is not an option for individual reasons, so-called conservative &#8211; i.e. non-surgical &#8211; therapeutic measures can be taken. These measures usually lead to a reduction in symptoms, but cannot permanently influence the underlying problem of fat cell proliferation. If <b>conservative treatment<\/b> is paused or discontinued, the typical symptoms of lipoedema will reappear.  <\/p><p>The most common conservative treatment measures include:<\/p><ul><li>Manual lymphatic drainage<\/li><li>Wearing flat-knit compression garments<\/li><li>Exercise therapy and dietary changes for weight control<\/li><li>Hautpflege, um Hautprobleme zu reduzieren<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8508e2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b8508e2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"stadien\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81aba09 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"81aba09\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d44960 stickyhead elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3d44960\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">LipoClinic Dr. Heck - Contact us if you suspect stage 1 lipedema!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d84b90c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d84b90c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c59a064 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c59a064\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"western\">As already mentioned, it is very important that a lipedema diagnosis is made as early as possible. <span style=\"color: #467886;\"><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/en\/lipedema-diagnosis\/\"><b>lipoedema diagnosis<\/b><\/a><\/u><\/span> is made as early as possible. Only then is it possible to develop a treatment tailored to the patient&#8217;s individual needs and symptoms. <\/p><p class=\"western\">If you are unsure whether you have stage 1 lipedema, we at LipoClinic Dr. Heck are the people to contact. With over 2,500 successful operations performed every year, we are leading specialists and pioneers worldwide. The <span style=\"color: #467886;\"><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/en\/our-team\/\"><b>team<\/b><\/a><\/u><\/span> of doctors and medical staff in Hamburg and M\u00fclheim an der Ruhr will support and care for you with <b>many years of clinical practice<\/b> <b>and experience<\/b> in the diagnosis and treatment of lipoedema. LipoClinic Dr. Heck is particularly valued for the standard of treatment that has been developed over many years and constantly modified according to new scientific findings, which enables treatment at the highest level.   <\/p><p class=\"western\">The aim is to provide <b>holistic treatment<\/b> to enable lipoedema patients to lead a life ideally free of pain and psychological stress. This is exactly where our advice, treatment and support come in. Our network of experts in the fields of <b>nutrition<\/b>, <b>compression<\/b> and <b>physiotherapy<\/b> is also at your disposal.  <\/p><p class=\"western\">Our ambassadors &#8211; former LipoClinic patients &#8211; can tell you about their experiences during their treatment with us. Have we aroused your interest in the topic of stage 1 lipoedema? Talk to us, come to one of our events or take part in a <span style=\"color: #467886;\"><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/en\/events\/\"><b>LipoTalk<\/b><\/a><\/u><\/span> in a city near you.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89de963 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"89de963\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1f1ab3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d1f1ab3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"therapie\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-578e60a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"578e60a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d8dcd5 stickyhead elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2d8dcd5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ: Frequently asked questions about the 1st stage of lipedema<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78adb20 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"78adb20\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab8fcac elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"ab8fcac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1790\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1790\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What does lipedema stage 1 mean? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1790\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5215108 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5215108\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44fa76f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44fa76f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"western\">Lipoedema is divided into different stages. Stage 1 describes the earliest form of lipoedema. The skin surface still appears smooth, but the subcutaneous fatty tissue is already soft and sensitive to pressure. Initial symptoms such as a feeling of tension or heaviness in the legs may occur.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1791\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1791\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What to do with stage 1 lipedema? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1791\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67c9cb3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"67c9cb3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8bfac1d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8bfac1d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"western\">If you suspect early-stage lipoedema, it is best to consult an experienced specialist directly, e.g. a phlebologist, lymphologist or vascular specialist. Make sure that the doctor actually specializes in lipoedema &#8211; not all specialists in these fields are sufficiently familiar with the condition. Specialist clinics such as LipoClinic Dr. Heck can also provide you with in-depth diagnostics and comprehensive advice.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1792\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1792\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How much does surgery for stage 1 lipedema cost? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1792\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b7c5e5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1b7c5e5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cafd277 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cafd277\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"western\">The exact costs depend on the number of operations required and are therefore very individual. You will receive an exact cost calculation from us during your consultation. <b>Important:<\/b> LipoClinic Dr. Heck is a private clinic, so there are no contracts with the statutory health insurance companies. The treatment is therefore a self-pay service.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1793\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1793\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What other stages of lipoedema are there? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1793\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9de8334 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9de8334\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b059121 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b059121\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"western\">Stage 1 lipedema is followed by stage 2 with an uneven skin surface characterized by dents and bumps. The fat structure is also coarse and lumpy. In the final, third stage, the tissue has already hardened considerably and large lobulated pockets have formed under the skin.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1794\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1794\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can lipedema be prevented? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1794\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4a5ac0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b4a5ac0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-254fe08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"254fe08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"western\">As it is a hormonal and genetic disease according to current knowledge, no preventative measures are possible. A balanced diet, a healthy body weight and regular exercise are helpful in positively influencing the course of the disease. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85a2b3a elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-laptop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"85a2b3a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>What to do with stage 1 lipedema?<\/strong><\/p><p>In many general medical practices, there is often a lack of awareness of the condition, which often leads to misdiagnosis. If you suspect stage 1 lipedema, consult a specialist directly. These are, for example, phlebologists or vascular specialists. Ask about their expertise in the field of lipedema &#8211; doctors in these specialties are not necessarily familiar with lipedema. The easiest way is to contact LipoClinic Dr. Heck directly.    <\/p><p><strong>Can lipedema remain at stage 1?<\/strong><\/p><p>Stage 1 lipedema is no longer curable. <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">However<\/span>, several long-term studies show that the symptoms can be massively reduced by liposuction. Our own internationally published long-term study (available on our homepage) shows, for example, a reduction in symptoms of around 80% and an improvement in quality of life of over 90%!  <\/p><p><strong>What does lipedema stage 1 mean?<\/strong><\/p><p>Lipoedema is divided into different stages. The symptoms and complaints become progressively worse. Stage 1 lipedema is the first phase of the disease, which is characterized by the following features:  <\/p><ul><li>Predominantly smooth skin<\/li><li>Symmetrical fat tissue proliferation on the arms and\/or legs<\/li><li>Feeling of heaviness, pressure, sensitivity to touch<\/li><li>Tendency to hematomas<\/li><li>Gradual lifting of the leg contour, \u201ccolumnar\u201d appearance of the legs over time<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>How much does lipedema stage 1 surgery cost?<\/strong><\/p><p>The costs of liposuction are currently not covered by health insurance companies. Only stage 3 lipedema can be covered under certain conditions. LipoClinic Dr. Heck is a private clinic, so there are no contracts with the statutory health insurance companies. The treatment is therefore a self-pay service. The exact costs depend on the number of operations required and are therefore very individual. You will receive an exact cost calculation from us during your consultation.     <\/p><p><strong>What other stadiums are there?<\/strong><\/p><p>Stage 1 lipoedema is followed by stage 2 with an uneven skin surface characterized by dents and bumps. The fat structure is also coarse-knotted. In the last, third stage, the tissue has already hardened considerably and <u>large lobulated<\/u> pockets have formed under the skin.<\/p><p><strong>L\u00e4sst sich ein Lip\u00f6dem Grad 1 vorbeugen?<\/strong><\/p><p>As it is a hormonal and genetic disease according to current knowledge, no preventative measures are possible. A balanced diet, a healthy body weight and regular exercise are helpful in positively influencing the course of the disease. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bedf3da e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bedf3da\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd10139 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"cd10139\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f150e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f150e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"western\">Fort Malakoff Clinic (2023): Lipedema: Recognize &amp; treat stage 1 to 3. (<span style=\"color: #467886;\"><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.malakoff-klinik.de\/ratgeber\/lipoedem-stadien\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/www.malakoff-klinik.de\/ratgeber\/lipoedem-stadien\/<\/a><\/u><\/span>)<\/p><p class=\"western\">Dr. W\u00f6rle: Lipedema stage 1 (<span style=\"color: #467886;\"><u><a href=\"https:\/\/dr-birgit-woerle.ch\/lipoedem-stadium-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/dr-birgit-woerle.ch\/lipoedem-stadium-1\/<\/a><\/u><\/span>)<\/p><p class=\"western\">Hirslanden Clinic Meggen: Lipedema information brochure. (<span style=\"color: #467886;\"><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hirslanden.ch\/content\/dam\/hirslanden-klinik-meggen\/downloads\/de\/centers\/lip%C3%B6demzentrum\/lipoedemzentrum-meggen-informationsbroschuere.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/www.hirslanden.ch\/content\/dam\/hirslanden-klinik-meggen\/downloads\/de\/centers\/lip%C3%B6demzentrum\/lipoedemzentrum-meggen-informationsbroschuere.pdf<\/a><\/u><\/span>)<\/p><p class=\"western\">Lipocura: Lipedema stage 1: causes, symptoms and therapy. 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