This article presents the outcomes of a lipoedema workshop, as part of the 3rd International Lymphoedema Framework (ILF) conference in Toronto. Participants tried to determine why there is so little…
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This paper discusses the role liposuction has historically played as a treatment option in dermatology, including the areas of education and research.
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This study examined whether tumescent liposuction provided lipedema patients with long-term relief, and found the procedure to be highly effective on a long-term basis.
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This article examines a 60-year old patient who was initially misdiagnosed with lymphedema, but displayed aytpical symptoms and was ultimately diagnosed with lipedema instead.
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This article describes the features of lipedema tissue and of fat tissue not affected by lipedema, obtained from a typical patient with severe lipedema.
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This pilot study examined whether whole body cyclic pneumatic hypobaric compression could relieve pain in patients with Adiposis dolorosa (AD). The researchers used a touch-free method called the Cyclic Variations…
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This article provides background information about lipedema, and describes a study conducted to determine whether liposuction is a viable treatment for lipedema. The study concluded that liposuction can significantly improve…
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This article investigates whether liposuction using tumescent local anesthesia (TLA) is a safe procedure, and concludes that TLA is safe provided that the procedure complies with existing guidelines.
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This article provides a comprehensive review of the lipoedema literature, including clinical presentation, historical classifications, differential diagnosis, and various therapy options.
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This study tested whether complex decongestive physiotherapy (CDP) could reduce capillary fragility (CF) in patients with lipedema, concluding that in general CDP could reduce CF for lipedema patients, and might…
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