Prevention of lipedema is not possible.
Prevention measures
If there is a family predisposition to lipedema, the following preventive measures should be taken:
- Regular weight control
- Balanced diet (see also under “Further therapy“).
- Physical activity or sports (see also under “Further therapy“).
- if possible waiver of hormonal contraceptives (birth control pill) or hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
- If necessary, also early intermittent manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) and situational wearing compression stockings.
