Although there is still no definitive cause for Lipedema (or Lipoedema), there has been significant evidence to suggest that it is linked to hormonal changes in the body. For women this is puberty, taking the contraceptive pill, pregnancy and menopause. With this in mind, this blog will be the first in a 3 part series …
Living with Lipedema is extremely difficult to come to terms with. No matter which stage you’re currently suffering with, if you have some of the nastier symptoms such as pain, discomfort and swelling, it can be a lifelong battle to stabilise your symptoms. Typical Lipedema symptoms include: • Column shaped legs with no defined knees …
The benefits of using a vibration plate have become renowned in the health and wellness world over the last few years. Many gyms now have vibration plates available for their members to use, the benefits of using vibration, especially after a workout, are endless. But did you know that using a vibration plate for Lipedema …
As someone who has been navigating the world of Lipedema over the past year or so, I’ve come across lots of misconceptions and confusion surrounding the condition and its diagnosis. One of the most frequent I’ve come across is the difference between Lipedema vs cellulite. While they may appear similar aesthetically, they are quite different. …
What is Lipedema? Lipedema (or Lipoedema) is a long term progressive condition of fat and connective tissue which builds up in the legs, hips, bum and sometimes arms. It affects around 11% of women. It presents itself in both sides of the body equally. It is more common in women and rarely affects men. There …
Lipedema (or Lipoedema) is a progressive condition which causes the accumulation of diseased fat in the lower body, and sometimes arms. A common question I’ve seen crop up time and time again is: can you lose weight with Lipedema? It’s a predicament that causes many women with Lipedema high levels of stress and anxiety. Especially …
My first Lipedema liposuction surgery is officially booked for the beginning of October this year. I opted to travel to Madrid for WAL liposuction on my lower legs. I would rather have the procedure done in the UK, but the awareness around Lipedema is seriously lacking here. A non negotiable for me was that my …
When I first started researching into surgery options for Lipedema sufferers, I came across Lipemedical in Madrid on the Lipoedema UK website. They are Lipedema specialists and perform WAL Liposuction on women at all stages in their journey – from early stage 1 Lipedema to the latter stage 3 Lipedema. After a lot of research, …
Being a Lipedema sufferer can feel extremely isolating and like no one truly understands what you’re going through. When I used to look around, especially in the summer, all I would see was women with slim legs who looked amazing in shorts! It was probably my mind focusing in on the thing I longed for, …
