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Can lipedema fat grow on the face?
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Lipidemia is a condition with increased lipids (type of fat) circulates in the blood. It does no cause fat to grow on the face but can cause obesity
Answered 4/18/2023
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Lipedema has been described specifically affecting lower extremities. When it comes to facial fat deposition, that seems to be rather genetically determined.
Answered 4/19/2023
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