{"id":13454,"date":"2024-11-26T09:26:57","date_gmt":"2024-11-26T09:26:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/lipedema-legs\/"},"modified":"2026-01-28T07:21:36","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T07:21:36","slug":"lipedema-legs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/en\/lipedema-legs\/","title":{"rendered":"Lipedema legs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"13454\" class=\"elementor elementor-13454 elementor-13447\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f9625b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1f9625b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bf8800 elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"5bf8800\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-d02020d elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-calendar\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M12 192h424c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v260c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48H48c-26.5 0-48-21.5-48-48V204c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12zm436-44v-36c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48h-48V12c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-40c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v52H160V12c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-40c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v52H48C21.5 64 0 85.5 0 112v36c0 6.6 5.4 12 12 12h424c6.6 0 12-5.4 12-12z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-info__item-prefix\">Last updated:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time>November 26, 2024<\/time>\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-90640d3 elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-custom\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGepr\u00fcft durch Dr. med. Thomas Witte\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\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-0289c47 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0289c47\" 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 on the legs: when the legs become a burden<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08e298e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"08e298e\" 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>Do your legs feel heavy and painful, as if they don&#8217;t fit your body? Do they seem disproportionately fat, no matter how much exercise you do or how strictly you diet? Then lipedema could be the reason.  <\/p><p>In this article, we would like to provide you with comprehensive information on the topic of \u201clipedema of the legs\u201d and show you that you are not alone with your symptoms.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0e9da4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e0e9da4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12ced9f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"12ced9f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a928a2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a928a2b\" 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<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Contents: <\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc5fae0 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"bc5fae0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#1\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Recognizing lipedema on the legs: What is lipedema?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#2\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Lipedema or just fat legs? How to recognize the difference <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#3\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Lipedema: from the thighs to the calves<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#4\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Lipedema on the legs: criteria and diagnosis<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#5\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Treatment of lipedema on the legs<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#6\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">LipoClinic Dr. Heck: We treat your lipedema on your legs!<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e5f741 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8e5f741\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a8e81c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9a8e81c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"1\" 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\">Recognizing lipedema on the legs: What is lipedema?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9be62e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e9be62e\" 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><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/en\/lipedema-2\/\">Lipoedema<\/a> is a chronic disease that almost exclusively affects women. It is a fat distribution disorder in which an increased amount of abnormal fatty tissue accumulates on the legs and arms. This accumulation of fat can only be reduced to a limited extent by dieting or exercise.  <\/p><p>Lipedema on the legs is characterized by a symmetrical increase in fat that typically extends to the ankles, while the feet are not affected. The fat distribution disorder can also occur on the buttocks and hips. <\/p><p>It is important to emphasize that lipedema is not just a visual problem, but a medical condition that can be associated with significant physical and psychological discomfort and limitations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9d79d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e9d79d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Psyche-Text.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-10852\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Psyche-Text.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Psyche-Text-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Psyche-Text-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Psyche-Text-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Psyche-Text-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d2d1c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2d2d1c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"2\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Lipedema or just fat legs? How to recognize the difference <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d56a24 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8d56a24\" 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>Differentiating between lipoedema and simply overweight legs is often challenging. However, there are some characteristic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/en\/lipedema-symptoms\/\">symptoms of lipoedema<\/a> that can help with differentiation: <\/p><ul><li><strong>Symmetry<\/strong>: Lipedema usually occurs symmetrically on both legs.<\/li><li><strong>Disproportionate body shape<\/strong>: With lipedema on the legs, there is often a clear difference in size between the upper and lower body. Those affected often have a slim upper body, while the legs appear increasingly disproportionate. <\/li><li><strong>Pain<\/strong>: A key distinguishing feature is pain. Lipedema patients often suffer from pressure and touch pain in the legs, which is not the case with ordinary obesity. <\/li><li><strong>Reaction to diet and exercise<\/strong>: While ordinary excess weight can be reduced through diet and exercise, the fat accumulations in lipedema largely persist despite these measures.<\/li><li><strong>Tendency to bruise<\/strong>: Lipedema patients have an increased tendency to bruise, even without an identifiable cause.<\/li><\/ul><p>It is important to note that lipedema and obesity can also occur at the same time. In such cases, an accurate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/en\/lipedema-diagnosis\/\">diagnosis of lipedema<\/a> by a doctor is particularly important in order to develop the right treatment strategy. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05a02fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"05a02fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"3\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Lipedema: from the thighs to the calves<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b193f9a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b193f9a\" 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>The symptoms of lipedema can vary depending on the area of the body affected. The condition usually begins in the thighs, where there is a noticeable increase in fat, often accompanied by an uneven contour. The thighs can be perceived as particularly thick and heavy, which often leads to an unpleasant feeling of heaviness.  <\/p><p>Starting from the thighs, lipedema can also spread towards the lower legs and calves. The fat accumulation can also appear in these areas, which leads to a further widening of the legs. It is particularly noticeable that the thighs appear thicker in lipedema compared to the calves, which can lead to a typical \u201ccolumn\u201d or \u201ckeel\u201d shape of the legs.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09cdc19 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"09cdc19\" 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<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Lipedema on the thigh<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f63cce elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9f63cce\" 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>Lipedema in the thighs often results in the characteristic \u201csaddlebags\u201d. The thighs become disproportionately thick, while the waist remains slim. The skin may feel doughy and have dimples. Other typical characteristics are   <\/p><ul><li>Abrupt transition from the slim waist to the voluminous thighs<\/li><li>Pain and tightness, especially when touched or under pressure<\/li><\/ul><p>The thighs can be so severely affected that they rub against each other when walking, which can lead to skin irritation and additional discomfort.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2c1213 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c2c1213\" 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<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Lipedema on the lower legs and calves<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f93f541 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f93f541\" 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>If the lower legs and calves are affected, a \u201ccolumnar leg formation\u201d often occurs. This is characterized by a straight, contourless shape of the lower leg, in which the natural curve of the calf disappears. The ankles lose their slender shape and merge smoothly into the thickened lower leg. Characteristic symptoms are   <\/p><ul><li>Disproportionately thick calves compared to the ankles<\/li><li>\u201cInverted champagne bottle\u201d shape of the legs<\/li><li>Swelling and a feeling of heaviness in the lower legs<\/li><li>Possible formation of \u201cfat rings\u201d above the ankles<\/li><li>Restriction in the choice of shoes due to the altered leg shape<\/li><\/ul><p>Those affected often report a feeling of heaviness and tension in the calves, which increases during the course of the day.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74c7aa6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"74c7aa6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"4\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Lipedema on the legs: criteria and diagnosis<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e12ceba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e12ceba\" 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>Lipedema is characterized by treatment-resistant pain, which is the central diagnostic feature. This pain occurs evenly on both affected legs and cannot be sufficiently alleviated by conventional pain therapies. <\/p><p>While the externally visible changes in the skin and subcutaneous fatty tissue used to be classified into different lipedema stages from 1 to 3, the diagnostic focus has shifted according to the current guidelines. Classification purely according to external appearance is increasingly seen as less relevant for clinical assessment and treatment planning. <\/p><p>The early diagnosis and treatment of lipoedema on the legs and other parts of the body is now primarily based on:<\/p><ul><li>The intensity and characteristics of the pain<\/li><li>The individual symptom burden<\/li><li>The impact on the quality of life of those affected<\/li><\/ul><p>An individual and comprehensive therapy is planned and carried out according to these factors. Early detection and treatment of lipoedema are crucial in slowing down the progression of the disease and improving the quality of life of those affected. Pain reduction is the most important treatment goal.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35b1334 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"35b1334\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"5\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Treatment of lipedema on the legs<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb14a63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cb14a63\" 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>As the world&#8217;s leading clinic in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of lipedema, we at LipoClinic Dr. Heck are committed to researching and treating this condition. Our aim is to help you lead a pain-free life and feel better about your body. <\/p><p><strong>Conservative therapy<\/strong><\/p><p>Conservative therapy for lipedema comprises a range of measures aimed at alleviating the symptoms and improving the quality of life of those affected without surgical intervention. At the heart of this therapy is complex physical decongestive therapy (CDT), which consists of manual lymphatic drainage, compression therapy and exercise therapy. Manual lymphatic drainage and compression garments help to remove fluid from the tissue more quickly, reduce swelling and prevent further fluid retention.  <\/p><p>In addition, regular, gentle exercise is recommended to promote blood circulation and lymphatic drainage and increase well-being. In addition, targeted dietary changes and psychosocial support can help to strengthen the general feeling of health. Although conservative therapy does not remove the abnormal fatty tissue, it plays a crucial role in controlling symptoms and maintaining the quality of life of lipedema patients.  <\/p><p><strong>Surgical therapy<\/strong><\/p><p>Surgical therapy for lipedema, also known as liposuction, is one of the most effective treatment options for the long-term reduction of abnormal fat accumulation and the alleviation or elimination of symptoms. With this method, excess fatty tissue is gently suctioned out under local or general anesthesia to reduce the painful feelings of pressure. At LipoClinic Dr. Heck, we use water-jet assisted liposuction (WAL), as it is gentle on the surrounding tissue and enables more precise fat removal. The surgical procedure can significantly improve the quality of life of those affected and increase their mobility and general well-being.   <\/p><p><strong>Holistic aftercare<\/strong><\/p><p>After the operation, consistent aftercare is important, which includes wearing compression garments and manual lymphatic drainage to minimize swelling and support the healing process. Furthermore, our treatment concept goes far beyond the operation. We place great emphasis on individualized aftercare that promotes an active lifestyle and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/en\/lipedema-diet\/\">healthy diet for lipedema.<\/a> The connection between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/en\/lipedema-psyche\/\">lipedema and the psyche<\/a> must also be taken into account during treatment.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad61e48 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ad61e48\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"6\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">LipoClinic Dr. Heck: We treat your lipedema on your legs!<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2de3783 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2de3783\" 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>If you suspect that you are suffering from lipedema in your legs, do not hesitate to seek professional help. At LipoClinic Dr. Heck, our experienced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/en\/our-team\/\">team <\/a>is here to help you. Our specialist doctors will take the time to give you a thorough consultation and work with you to develop an individual treatment plan.  <\/p><p>Remember: lipedema may be a part of you, but it does not define you. With the right treatment and support, you can learn to manage the condition and lead a fulfilling life. <\/p><p>Do you have any questions about &#8220;lipedema on the legs&#8221; or would you like to arrange a consultation to find out more about our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/en\/our-approach\/\">approach<\/a>? Then please feel free to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/en\/contact\/\">contact<\/a> us at any time!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cdfb46 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9cdfb46\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54aa682 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"54aa682\" 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-cbc7c4e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cbc7c4e\" 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\" align=\"justify\">Oviva: What are the best options for lipedema treatment? (<span style=\"color: #0563c1;\"><u><a href=\"https:\/\/oviva.com\/de\/de\/lipoedem-behandlung\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/oviva.com\/de\/de\/lipoedem-behandlung\/<\/a><\/u><\/span>)<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1bd557 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d1bd557\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-874f277 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"874f277\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ebacbf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2ebacbf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1416dd7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1416dd7\" 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<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Reviewed by Dr. med. Thomas Witte<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8535f97 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8535f97\" 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>Dr. Thomas Witte is Medical Director of LipoClinic Dr. Heck and a specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery. With decades of surgical experience and a deep understanding of the individual needs of lipoedema patients, he is one of the leading experts in this field. His focus is on holistic, safe and empathetic care &#8211; always with the aim of restoring quality of life.  <\/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<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d20e93 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0d20e93\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73e6edf elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"73e6edf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Dr.-Thomas-Witte.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3496\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Dr.-Thomas-Witte.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Dr.-Thomas-Witte-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Dr.-Thomas-Witte-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Dr.-Thomas-Witte-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63a5763 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"63a5763\" 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<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dr. med. 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