During stage two of lymphedema, the pitting symptom will be less obvious as the skin takes on a spongy consistency. The swelling will not subside overnight or respond to elevation. At this point, too much scar tissue has made the tissue form to that consistency. As the disease progresses, the tissue will continue to thicken, and the size of the limb will increase as well. Your doctor can help focus your treatment on reducing the fluid volume in your limb as well as softening the scar tissue.

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