If you’ve been trying to lose weight with Lipedema and noticing that your legs or arms never seem to change, you’re not imagining it. Lipedema fat is different to normal fat. It’s stubborn, resistant to traditional weight loss methods, and frustratingly…
This blog post was written by Dr Anuj Kr Purbey As a surgeon specialising in VASER liposuction techniques and Lipoedema treatment in general, I have had the privilege of helping hundreds of women reclaim their lives from this often misunderstood…
This article was written by Dr Siafliakis of International Lipedema Surgical Center, a world-renowned Lipedema specialist and surgeon. With decades of experience diagnosing and treating women with Lipedema, Dr Siafliakis generously partnered with us to share his expert insight into…
This blog is written by Dr Iakovos Georgiou. If you’re considering or have already had Lipedema Reduction Surgery, one of the questions that might be on your mind is what happens to your skin afterwards. When large volumes of diseased fat…
Lipedema is one of the most misunderstood and underdiagnosed conditions affecting women worldwide. Despite being incredibly common, many people – including medical professionals – still haven’t heard of it. When I was first searching for answers about my disproportionate lower…
In my previous blog about Lipedema and menopause, I touched briefly on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and how it might affect women with Lipedema. Since then, I’ve had so many questions from readers wanting to know more – should I…
Lipedema is a progressive condition known for disproportionate fat accumulation, primarily in the lower extremities. However, it can also affect the arms. Recognising and understanding Lipedema in the upper, and sometimes lower, arms is vital for early diagnosis and effective…
Medically reviewed by Joanne Price DLT, MLDT & RMT. Lipedema is a condition that affects many women worldwide, approximately 11% of the female population to be exact. When not managed, it can lead to pain, swelling and a disproportionate accumulation…
Lipedema is a chronic condition that affects around 10% of women, causing an abnormal buildup of fatty tissue in the legs, hips, bum and sometimes arms. After struggling with this condition for 17 years, I decided to undergo Lipedema Reduction…
Medically reviewed by Dr. Anuj Kr Purbey. The Lipedema pinch test is a phrase that is mentioned frequently by women in the Lipedema community, especially on the Lipedema forums. But what is the Lipedema pinch test and what does it…