Disproportionate distribution that is often tender
Lipedema most often affects both legs symmetrically and can also involve the arms. Tenderness, a feeling of tightness and easy bruising are among the commonly described signs.
Your concern
Lipedema: understand the condition and find the right resources
Lipedema is a chronic condition that is still too often mistaken for simple weight gain or cellulite. This page brings together Eclipse’s most useful guides, articles and solutions to help you better understand the symptoms, prepare for a consultation and build an appropriate comfort-focused routine.
Understand
Understanding lipedema without dismissing the symptoms
Le lipœdème se caractérise par une augmentation disproportionnée du tissu adipeux, le plus souvent sur les jambes et parfois sur les bras. La répartition est généralement symétrique et peut s’accompagner de douleurs, d’une sensibilité au toucher, d’une sensation de tension et d’ecchymoses faciles. Il ne s’agit ni d’un manque de volonté, ni d’une cellulite esthétique ordinaire.
Le diagnostic repose sur l’examen clinique et l’histoire des symptômes. Une silhouette disproportionnée ne suffit pas, à elle seule, pour conclure à un lipœdème. Un professionnel doit aussi écarter d’autres causes possibles, comme une maladie veineuse, un lymphœdème ou une autre origine de gonflement.
La prise en charge vise surtout à améliorer le confort, la mobilité et la qualité de vie. Elle peut associer compression, activité physique adaptée, soins de peau, accompagnement nutritionnel pour la santé générale, soutien psychologique et, dans certaines situations, une prise en charge chirurgicale spécialisée. La pressothérapie peut compléter cette démarche en apportant une sensation de drainage et de légèreté, mais elle ne guérit pas le lipœdème et ses réglages doivent rester adaptés à la sensibilité de chaque personne.
Diagnosis belongs with a healthcare professional
Lipedema can be confused with obesity, cellulite, lymphedema or venous disease. No device or online questionnaire can replace an examination by a trained healthcare professional.
Comprehensive, individualized management
Compression, appropriate movement, skincare, symptom management and sometimes surgery may be discussed depending on the situation. Pneumatic compression should be considered a comfort-focused adjunct, never a cure.
To understand it better
Eclipse guides to explore
Start with the lipedema guide, then explore lymphatic drainage and how pneumatic compression works.
The reference guide
Read the lipedema guide
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The complete guide to lipedema
Understand the signs associated with lipedema, diagnosis, stages, available management options and the realistic role of compression in everyday life.
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The lymphatic drainage guide
Discover the role of the lymphatic system, the differences between manual lymphatic drainage and pneumatic compression, and the important precautions.
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Explore the technology
The complete guide to pneumatic compression therapy
How it works, frequency, pressure, programs and contraindications: the key information before adding a device to your routine.
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Our articles on lipedema
Diagnosis, pain, swelling, compression and everyday life: explore Eclipse content directly related to lipedema.
Discover Eclipse solutions
Find the option best suited to the areas you want to target and your routine
Compare Eclipse compression boots and pants according to the areas concerned, the coverage you want and your sensitivity. If you have diagnosed lipedema or significant pain, ask the healthcare professional overseeing your care for advice before use.
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