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prima:Excess fat in arms and legs: lipedema or morbid obesity?

A general and plastic surgeon explains what condition causes an abnormal accumulation of fat cells or adipose tissue

August 10, 2025 - 5:49 PM

The accumulation of fat that corresponds to a diagnosis of lipedema, which primarily affects women, is painful and causes discomfort with movement. (Shutterstock)

Lipedema is a condition characterized by the proliferation and inflammation of fat cells or adipose tissue in the subcutaneous area, which particularly affects the arms, hips, thighs, legs, calves, and ankles. Due to its name, it can often be confused with lymphedema, or due to its appearance, it tends to be confused with elephantiasis, cellulite, or obesity.

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