{"id":22312,"date":"2025-08-26T12:17:06","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T12:17:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/lipoedema-or-cellulite-interpreting-symptoms-correctly\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T10:19:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T10:19:06","slug":"lipoedema-or-cellulite-interpreting-symptoms-correctly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/en\/lipoedema-or-cellulite-interpreting-symptoms-correctly\/","title":{"rendered":"Lipoedema or cellulite &#8211; interpreting symptoms correctly"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"22312\" class=\"elementor elementor-22312 elementor-16367\" 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-a1a1da8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"a1a1da8\" 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>August 26, 2025<\/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 or cellulite? How to recognize the difference <\/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>Lipoedema and cellulite are often confused with each other, although they are two different conditions. Cellulite is a cosmetic skin condition characterized by dimpling and uneven fat distribution, while lipedema is a painful, chronic fat distribution disorder associated with asymmetrical fat accumulation in certain areas of the body. Cellulite can in some cases be a side effect of lipoedema, but is by no means a sure sign of it. An accurate diagnosis by a doctor is necessary to differentiate between the two conditions and determine the correct treatment.   <\/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-4b38bc7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4b38bc7\" 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-b8d97c9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b8d97c9\" 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-e9796a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e9796a3\" 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-5aa06a1 elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"5aa06a1\" 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=\"#2\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Lipedema or cellulite - how can the differences be recognized?<\/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\">Severe cellulite or 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=\"#7\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Lipoedema or cellulite: why it is so important to get the right 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=\"#9\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Lipoedema or cellulite - listen to your body!<\/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=\"#10\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">FAQ - Frequently asked questions about lipoedema or cellulite<\/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-71f1b2b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"71f1b2b\" 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-e592f5e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e592f5e\" 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<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Lipedema or cellulite - how can the differences be recognized?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75df220 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"75df220\" 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>Although cellulite and lipoedema may look similar at first glance, they are two completely different conditions &#8211; with equally different causes, effects and treatment approaches. In order to create clarity, it is important to differentiate between the two terms. <\/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-fb57636 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fb57636\" 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\">What is cellulite - and why is it so common?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5687f69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5687f69\" 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>Cellulite &#8211; often colloquially referred to as &#8220;orange peel skin&#8221; &#8211; affects around 80 to 90 percent of all women. It is <strong>not a disease<\/strong>, but a completely normal change in the connective tissue under the skin. Due to hormonal influences (especially oestrogen) and genetic predisposition, fat cells accumulate in the subcutaneous tissue and push outwards through the weaker connective tissue. The result: visible dimples, usually on the thighs, bottom and sometimes also the arms.   <\/p><p>The good news: cellulite is <strong>aesthetically disturbing but medically harmless<\/strong>. It causes no pain, no swelling and no inflammation. Many women perceive it as a blemish, but from a medical point of view there is no need for action.  <\/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-a482173 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a482173\" 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-ee8a20e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ee8a20e\" 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\">What is lipoedema - and why does it often go unrecognized?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-acf7936 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"acf7936\" 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 <strong>chronic fat distribution disorder<\/strong> that almost exclusively affects women. Unlike cellulite, lipoedema is <strong>a serious condition<\/strong> that can have a significant impact not only on appearance, but also on well-being and quality of life. <\/p><p>Lipoedema is typically characterized by a <strong>symmetrical increase in fat<\/strong> on the legs, hips, buttocks and sometimes also on the arms. The special feature: The feet and hands are usually left out. Women with lipoedema often report <strong>sensitivity to pressure, feelings of tension, rapid bruising, pain <\/strong>and<strong> swelling<\/strong>, especially during the day or after prolonged sitting or standing.  <\/p><p>Lipoedema cannot be &#8220;trained away&#8221; through diet or exercise. Even with significant weight loss, the affected fatty tissue remains &#8211; another distinguishing feature from cellulite. <\/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-d4637d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d4637d9\" 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\">All differences at a glance<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1b4554 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a1b4554\" 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 following overview can help you to distinguish the typical <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/en\/lipedema-symptoms\/\">lipoedema symptoms<\/a> from the characteristics of cellulite:<\/p><table border=\"1\"><thead><tr><th>Characteristic<\/th><th>Cellulite<\/th><th>Lipedema<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Medical classification<\/strong><\/td><td>Harmless, cosmetic<\/td><td>Chronic disease<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Affected areas<\/strong><\/td><td>Mostly thighs, buttocks<\/td><td>Legs (symmetrical), possibly arms<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pain<\/strong><\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes, often pressure-sensitive and painful<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Swelling<\/strong><\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes, increasing during the day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bruises<\/strong><\/td><td>Rare<\/td><td>Frequent, even with slight contact<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Hands\/feet affected<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes (slight dents possible)<\/td><td>No, usually remain slim<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Change through sport\/diet<\/strong><\/td><td>Improvement possible<\/td><td>No or only slight change<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>If you ask yourself: &#8220;Do I have lipoedema or cellulite?&#8221;, it is important to pay attention to the <strong>physical symptoms<\/strong>. Pain, feelings of tightness, visible disproportionate body changes or an increasing restriction in everyday life are warning signs that you should take seriously. <\/p><p><br> <\/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-6ec8bd5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6ec8bd5\" 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<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Severe cellulite or lipedema?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-528042f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"528042f\" 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 common misconception is that severe cellulite is automatically an indication of lipoedema. This is not the case. Slender women can also develop lipoedema and not every &#8220;strong orange peel skin&#8221; immediately indicates a disease. The decisive factor is not only the appearance, but also the symptoms.   <\/p><p>Particularly in the early <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/en\/stages-of-lipedema\/\">stages of lipoedema<\/a>, the condition is difficult to recognize and is often misinterpreted as persistent cellulite. So if you suffer from severe symptoms that go beyond the visual appearance, it is worth consulting a doctor &#8211; because the earlier lipoedema is recognized, the better it can be treated. <\/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-e18cca9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e18cca9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"7\" 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\">Lipoedema or cellulite: why it is so important to get the right diagnosis<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee7a020 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ee7a020\" 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>Untreated lipoedema can progress<\/strong> &#8211; from mild symptoms to severe restrictions in movement, psyche and quality of life. Many women report a long ordeal before the correct <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/en\/lipedema-diagnosis\/\">lipoedema diagnosis<\/a> is finally made. <\/p><p>This is why it is so important to differentiate between lipoedema and cellulite at an early stage. An accurate diagnosis can only be made by experienced specialists &#8211; ideally in a <strong>specialized clinic<\/strong> such as LipoClinic Dr. Heck, which is dedicated exclusively to the clinical picture of lipoedema. <\/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-4ee89a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4ee89a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"8\" 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\">What to do if lipedema is suspected?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eed87b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eed87b7\" 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 have lipoedema, you should take the following steps:<\/p><p><strong>1. observe and document symptoms<br><\/strong>Pay attention to pain, swelling, tenderness and changes over the course of the day. A symptom diary can be helpful. <\/p><p><strong>2. seek specialist clarification<br><\/strong>Look specifically for a specialist practice or clinic with experience in lipoedema diagnostics.<\/p><p><strong>3. don&#8217;t be discouraged<br><\/strong>Unfortunately, lipoedema is still often overlooked or confused with obesity. Keep at it and get a second or third opinion if necessary. <\/p><p><strong>4. take advantage of a consultation<br><\/strong>At the LipoClinic, we offer you a comprehensive consultation &#8211; including diagnostics, treatment planning and personal support along the way.<\/p><p>Even if there is no clear diagnosis yet, it is important to feel that you are being taken seriously. Every woman has the right to obtain a well-founded assessment &#8211; the earlier, the better. <\/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-ad6a3a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ad6a3a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"9\" 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\">Lipoedema or cellulite - listen to your body!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fa1965 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6fa1965\" 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>Whether you have lipoedema or cellulite, the crucial question is not just how your body looks, but how it feels. While cellulite is purely cosmetic and does not cause any discomfort, lipoedema is usually accompanied by clear symptoms and restrictions. <\/p><p>If you suffer from pain, swelling, tenderness or a body sensation that does not improve despite exercise and a healthy diet, it is worth thinking outside the box &#8211; and above all: talking to a specialist doctor.<\/p><p>LipoClinic Dr. Heck has been specializing in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/en\/lipedema-treatment\/\">lipoedema treatment<\/a> for over ten years. With <strong>medical expertise<\/strong>, <strong>a wealth of experience<\/strong> and <strong>genuine humanity <\/strong>, we accompany you on your journey &#8211; from the initial consultation through to surgical treatment, if desired. <\/p><p>Are you unsure whether you suffer from lipoedema or cellulite? Arrange a <strong>non-binding consultation<\/strong> with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lipo.clinic\/en\/our-team\/\">team<\/a>! <\/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-6d9da13 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6d9da13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"10\" 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\">FAQ - Frequently asked questions about lipoedema or cellulite<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9782ed8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"9782ed8\" 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-1580\" 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-1580\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can cellulite develop into 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-1580\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3e3225 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e3e3225\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f38f405 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f38f405\" 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>No, cellulite does not develop into lipoedema. These are two different processes in the body: cellulite is a harmless skin change, while lipoedema is a chronic fat distribution disorder. <\/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-1581\" 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-1581\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can I have lipedema and cellulite at the same time? <\/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-1581\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5cda94 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d5cda94\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c23e46 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c23e46\" 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>Yes, that is possible. Many women with lipoedema also have cellulite &#8211; the two conditions are not mutually exclusive. Cellulite is widespread and purely cosmetic, whereas lipoedema is a serious chronic condition that should be treated.  <\/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-1582\" 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-1582\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How can I test myself to see if I have lipedema or cellulite? <\/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-1582\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a3ec4b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6a3ec4b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae1c185 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ae1c185\" 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 self-test can provide initial indications, but does not replace a medical diagnosis. If you only notice dents on your thighs or bottom, without pain or swelling, it is probably cellulite. With lipoedema, on the other hand, there are usually additional symptoms: feelings of tension, pressure pain, heavy legs and an increased tendency to bruise.  <\/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-1583\" 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-1583\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What role does connective tissue play in lipoedema and cellulite? <\/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-1583\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a658a4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7a658a4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2aa1e52 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2aa1e52\" 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>Cellulite is caused by weak connective tissue that allows fat cells to pass through to the outside. In the case of lipoedema, the connective tissue is under additional strain due to the abnormal increase in fat, which can lead to pressure pain and an altered skin structure. <\/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-1584\" 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-1584\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Does a massage help against lipedema or cellulite? <\/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-1584\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d5d674 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0d5d674\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98c58fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"98c58fa\" 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>For cellulite, regular massage with special creams can improve the appearance of the skin. For lipoedema, manual lymphatic drainage helps to reduce swelling &#8211; however, it does not combat the cause, but alleviates the symptoms. <\/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\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5a2cab quellen e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d5a2cab\" 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-4869c2a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4869c2a\" 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\">List of sources<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9fe13f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a9fe13f\" 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>APS: Lipedema: Clinical Features, Diagnosis, and Management<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC12081092\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">(https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC12081092\/)<\/a><\/p><p>Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology: Lipedema and adipose tissue: current understanding, controversies, and future directions<a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/cell-and-developmental-biology\/articles\/10.3389\/fcell.2025.1691161\/full\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">(https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/cell-and-developmental-biology\/articles\/10.3389\/fcell.2025.1691161\/full)<\/a><\/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-a91c3d2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a91c3d2\" 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-871a146 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"871a146\" 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\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4da3447 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4da3447\" 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-c9e56f3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c9e56f3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ba41a1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8ba41a1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f60403 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5f60403\" 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-5d72cb1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d72cb1\" 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-e29a71c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e29a71c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a329ec3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a329ec3\" 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-5e8db03 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5e8db03\" 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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