Lipedema is a painful disorder caused by the enlargement of subcutaneous fat deposits and affecting both legs. Patients with lipedema, also known as an excessive fattening syndrome, suffer from excessive fattening and enlargement of hips and whole legs.
The most typical body parts affected by lipedema are the legs, hips, and buttocks. Lipedema is a chronic, progressive condition characterized by the abnormal accumulation of fat in certain body regions.