{"id":100,"date":"2020-09-12T22:37:48","date_gmt":"2020-09-12T22:37:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lipepedia.com\/?page_id=100"},"modified":"2021-01-20T09:43:07","modified_gmt":"2021-01-20T08:43:07","slug":"preguntas-frecuentes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lipepedia.com\/en\/frequent-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequent questions"},"content":{"rendered":"
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He lipedema<\/strong> is a disease that consists of accumulation of fat in the extremities<\/strong>, mainly the legs, leaving the affected area disproportionate to the rest of the body.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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In Europe it is called \u201clipoedema\u201d, but in Spain we have preferred to call it lipedema, a term that is used in practice in Spain.\u00a0<\/p>

It can also be known as Adipocyanosis, Adiposalgia, Segmental or regional adiposis, Painful adiposis (or adiposis), Edematous adiposites (or adiposis), Spongious adiposites, Dercum's disease, Lipalgia, Lipodystrophy, Lipohyperplasia \/ Painful lipohypertrophy.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Lipedema is a disease that is mainly treated by plastic surgeons<\/strong>. You can find your lipedema specialist in our directory.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The obesity<\/strong> It is a disease that affects the whole body, that is, excess fat is produced in different parts of the body. Meanwhile he lipedema<\/strong> there is only excess fat in the legs or arms.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The diet<\/strong> can help us to prevent the disease from getting worse, but it is not the solution for cure lipedema<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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He lipedema<\/strong> affects both legs equally, while the lymphedema<\/strong> it only affects one leg.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Despite the fact that since 2018 it has been recognized by the WHO as a disease, it is not covered by social security at the moment. For any lipedema treatment you must go to a private clinic.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The liposuction WAL<\/strong> It costs between \u20ac 5,000 and \u20ac 6,000.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The lipedema intervention can last between 1 and 2 hours. The time depends on each particular case and on the area to be intervened.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Yes the liposuction WAL<\/strong> it is a safe treatment, always following the surgeon's instructions<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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To cure lipedema it is necessary to undergo various operations<\/strong>, which are determined based on the characteristics of each patient.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The results begin to be visible a few weeks after the operation<\/strong>, when inflammation is reduced.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Before performing any treatment, you must pass a review<\/strong> with your doctor, who will determine the conditions in which you can undergo treatment.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Preguntas generales \u00bfQu\u00e9 es el Lipedema? El lipedema es una enfermedad que consiste en la acumulaci\u00f3n de grasa en las extremidades, principalmente las piernas, dejando la zona afectada desproporcionada con respecto al resto del cuerpo. \u00bfCon qu\u00e9 nombres se le conoce tambi\u00e9n a Lipedema? En Europa se denomina \u201clipoedema\u201d, pero en Espa\u00f1a hemos preferido denominarlo […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"tags":[],"class_list":["post-100","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nPreguntas Frecuentes - Que es Lipedema - Lipepedia<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"El Lipedema es una enfermedad que afecta a las mujeres provoc\u00e1ndoles un exceso de grasa en las piernas. 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