Lipedema knowledge
Lipedema explained
How to recognize lipedema, how it differs from excess weight and lymphedema, and how we treat it in Berlin.
Lipedema: more than heavy legs
Lipedema is a chronic disorder of fat distribution that affects almost exclusively women. Here you can read how to recognize it, how it differs from excess weight and lymphedema, and how it is diagnosed.
Lipedema or just heavy legs? How to tell the difference
What defines lipedema, how it develops and how it differs from excess weight and lipohypertrophy.
Lipedema: definition, classification and treatment
A detailed guide: what lipedema is, how it is classified and which treatments are available.
Lymphedema and lipedema: differences, similarities and the link to varicose veins
Two conditions that are often confused: what sets them apart, what links them and how they are treated.
Treating lipedema
We tailor lipedema treatment to each patient, up to liposuction using the VASER technique and skin tightening. These articles explain the procedures and what can accompany treatment.
Orthomolecular medicine for lipedema and chronic inflammation
Which micronutrients are used in a holistic treatment concept and how they are intended to work.
Lipedema: quick answers
How do I recognize lipedema?
PRÜFEN Typical signs are a symmetrical increase in fat on the legs and hips, sometimes also on the arms, while the hands and feet stay slim. The affected areas are often tender to pressure and painful, and bruises appear even after light knocks.
Is lipedema the same as being overweight?
PRÜFEN No. Lipedema is a distinct disease of the fatty tissue and is not caused by eating too much or moving too little. That is why diet and exercise hardly reduce the fat deposits.
What is the difference between lipedema and lymphedema?
PRÜFEN In lymphedema, lymphatic fluid builds up in the tissue, and the feet often swell as well. Lipedema is a disease of the fatty tissue under the skin: it affects both sides equally, and the hands and feet stay slim.
How is lipedema diagnosed?
PRÜFEN Through a detailed consultation with a doctor and a careful physical examination, because there is no laboratory test for lipedema. Ultrasound or other imaging is needed only in certain cases, usually to rule out other conditions.
Does health insurance cover the costs?
PRÜFEN Whether your health insurance covers the cost of liposuction depends on your insurance and on the findings. We discuss this with you after the examination.
Where does VenaZiel treat lipedema?
At the Lipedema Center at Charlottenstraße 13 in Berlin-Kreuzberg, on the border with Mitte.
Let’s first find out together whether it is lipedema
Consultations at the Lipedema Center at Charlottenstraße 13 in Berlin-Kreuzberg, on the border with Mitte.
Phone (030) 2529 9482. Often calmer: write us an email and we will reply.