Stage 2 Lipedema

Stages Of Lipedema: Stage 2 Lipedema

Stage 2: As the fatty tissue builds up, the texture of the skin surface changes to having an uneven or “dimpled” appearance similar to but more pronounced than cellulite, and the underlying nodules grow larger in both size and number. Pain levels increase with more widespread tenderness, along with constant aching or heaviness in the limbs and increased fatigue. Since lipedema generally does not affect the feet, the appearance of an “ankle cuff” will develop as the fatty tissue within the calves begins to accumulate. At this stage, the symptoms of lipedema begin to extend beyond just the physical appearance and begin to affect mobility and comfort. At this stage lipedema treatment becomes increasingly more important, requiring more rigorous compression and lymphatic massage to prevent progression to stage 3 lipedema where irreversible tissue changes begin to occur.

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