So many people still believe Lipedema only affects the legs — but that’s a myth. 💡 There are actually different types and stages of Lipedema: •Type 1: affects the buttocks, hips, and sometimes the lower abdomen. •Type 2: affects the buttocks down to the knees. •Type 3: extends from the hips all the way down to the ankles. •Type 4: affects the arms. •Type 5: affects only the lower legs. Lipedema also progresses through stages — from softer, smoother swelling in early stages to more fibrotic, nod