“It could be life-threatening,” added Sharry, “even though she seems to be in only the first stage.” Lipedema is the accumulation of fluid and fat cells beneath the skin, typically in the buttocks and legs, experts said. “It’s quite common and afflicts as much as 30 percent of American women,” explained New York–based internist
Dr. Stuart Fischer — who has not treated Kim, but evaluated her diagnosis at
The National ENQUIRER’s request.