Although similar in name, these two conditions impact the body in significantly different ways. Lipoedema lip-o-dee-muh is a chronic disorder of fat metabolism and distribution which usually manifests as a disproportionate amount of fat being stored in the lower half of the body.
Lipoedema sufferers will present with a disproportionate amount of fat stored in the outer thighs, inner thighs, lower legs and ankles and sometimes the upper arms. In severe cases, the fatty collections can be quite disfiguring, leading to problems with joints and mobility. Those suffering from lipoedema experience hormonal disturbances, frequent bruising of the skin and develop tissue that feels rubbery to touch. Lipoedema is a progressive disease and will worsen with age.
Some studies have shown that lipoedema may run in families. Lymphedema lim-fi-dee-muh on the other hand, is an excess build-up of fluid in the arms or lower legs. Where lipoedema is primarily a condition that is characterised by increased fatty tissue in the affected areas, lymphoedema is essentially a build-up of lymph fluid in these tissues.
Lymphoedema occurs because of a blockage in your lymphatic system which is part of your immune system. Also, lipedema sufferers will bruise easily, while those with lymphedema will not. If you would like more information on lipedema and lymphedema , please call us to schedule an informative consultation where we will discuss these two different diseases.
Top Differences of Lipedema and Lymphedema. Subscribe to our Newsletter. Email Address. Meet Dr. Due to the abnormal level of fat under the skin, it can appear pale and feel cold to touch compared to unaffected parts of the body.
Why lipoedema occurs remains a mystery, although genetics is thought to play a part. It tends to exclusive affect females and usually first appears when there is a hormonal change such as at puberty or pregnancy or even the menopause. Lipoedema is often inaccurately diagnosed or even misdiagnosed and mistaken for other conditions, particularly lymphoedema, as well as obesity. This happens most frequently in the later stages of the disease when the fat obstructs the lymphatic drainage leading to a mixture of lipoedema and lymphoedema, sometimes called lipo-lymphoedema.
In this instance, patients may be offered treatment for lymphoedema, but the underlying lipoedema can often be missed. Each individual sufferer presents a different issue, making the condition debilitating and frustrating to manage.
As a result, any treatment must take the form of specialist planning, with careful consideration of the time between sessions and any other ongoing medical issues.
For such a sensitive condition it is imperative patients are cared for by a specialist such as Dr Gupta, who has extensive experience in treating lipoedema. Given the sensitivities of the condition, microlipo is widely considered to be the safest and the most appropriate method for managing and ease the strain of the symptoms. Taught by the creator of the technique, Dr Gupta is one of only a handful of experts in Europe with the necessary skills to perform microlipo.
Microlipo uses tumescent local anaesthesia instead of general anaesthesia, and the surgery is performed with very small instruments cannulas to remove fat, guaranteeing smooth and natural results. The procedures are done step-by-step, usually starting with the outer thighs, and split over a timeframe of up to about six weeks. Dr Gupta only works with clients who he feels will benefit from a liposuction procedure.
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