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Welcome to the website specialized in the treatment of lipedema by Dr. Christian Weigand.
One of the first treatments for this disease is WAL (Water Assisted Liposuction) liposuction.
The pioneers of this technique are German surgeons who have shed some light on a large number of women suffering from this disease recognized by the World Health Organization.
To find out first-hand if you suffer from Lipedema or if there is a real suspicion, a questionnaire has been prepared with 12 questions that can reveal if this is your case.
But really, the verdict must be given by a specialist, after consultation and in-person examination to make sure that this is the case.
Lipedema consists of a type of disease that affects adipose tissue that accumulates fat cells that can cause the inability to walk, pain, the appearance of bruises, a feeling of heaviness and constant fatigue.
One way that can help detect if you suffer from this disease is the proportion that exists between your legs and the rest of your body. If you lead a healthy life, eat healthy and yet you have always had problems reducing localized fat in your legs or arms, you may suffer from it.
Generally there is no proportion between the part affected by Lipedema and the rest of the patient's body, as the disease progresses.
The accumulation of fat causes the lipid clumps to become increasingly larger and begin to appear as raised areas on the skin. This affects in such a way that it can interfere with the correct functioning of the joints.
On the other hand, the skin loses its elasticity, becomes more flaccid and harder to the touch. It mainly affects the hips, thighs, calves to the ankle, and arms.
The main technique, WAL liposuction uses a serum solution that dissolves fat clumps to remove as much accumulated fat as possible, as well as diseased tissues.
It must be taken into account that, although corrective measures are taken such as daily exercise, dieting, they do not work in the long run because it is an illness.
The month of June is Lipedema month in which an attempt is made to make visible a problem that is becoming increasingly known by society.
It is a condition that mainly affects women, and a small proportion of men. It is estimated that 16% of women worldwide suffer from it.
Remember that, if you have any type of doubt, you can resolve our questionnaire and we will contact you so that you can have an interview with Dr. Weigand and you can put an end to Lipedema.