There is no specific blood test or imaging test widely available to diagnose lipedema. The diagnosis of Lipedema is made based on a clinical evaluation using the below criteria by a physician knowledgeable and experienced in the diagnosis of the disease and with supporting tests that rule out other diagnoses.  Lipedema is a poorly recognized and under-appreciated disease in the United States. It is estimated that 11% of the female population have this condition. However, the diagnosis is rarely made by US physicians, which is in large part a result … Continue reading LIPEDEMA STAGES & DIAGNOSIS