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Doja Cat Says She May Have Lipedema After Late-Night TikTok 'Epiphany'

Her post reframes years of public scrutiny through a possible medical explanation tied to prior liposuction.

Overview

  • Posting on March 11, the singer said images of lipedema matched her legs and she believes she is at stage one or two.
  • She mentioned her mother might have the condition, which medical sources say often runs in families and mostly affects women.
  • Doja Cat previously confirmed liposuction in 2023 and now cautions that cosmetic procedures can be a “slippery slope.”
  • She said she had long mistaken the pattern of lower‑body fat for cellulite dating back to her teens, influencing costumes and prompting use of tights on stage.
  • Media coverage notes no formal diagnosis has been announced, with Cleveland Clinic describing lipedema as progressive, abnormal fat accumulation in the limbs.