Lipoedema is often confused with obesity and women are judged, shamed and blamed by healthcare professionals, either implicitly or explicitly.This research poster describes the experiences of women with lipedema interacting with healthcare professionals, and how anti-fat bias has impacted the quality of care they receive.
[Article in German] This study investigates the prevalence of lipoedema in professional women in Germany.
[Article in German] This article describes how liposuction can reduce fat bulges in patients with lipedema, as well as correct the leg axis to improve walking appearance.
This book focuses on liposuction, and includes technical information on the various kinds of procedures, milestones in the field, and procedural considerations.
This interview with Dr. Hakan Brorson depicts his finding a link between liposuction and third stage lymphedema.
This article offers a history of the tumescent liposuction technique and a look at its future. Invented and popularized by dermatologists, the tumescent technique has consequences far beyond dermatologic surgery.
This article gives an overview of liposuction and describes the various methods used, including microcannular tumescent liposuction, which is often used for lipedema patients.
This is a review article of the available literature about lipedema. Epidemiology, clinical manifestations of lipedema, diagnosis, complementary tests, pathology and pathophysiology, and therapy options are described.
This research study tested the effectiveness of Acoustic Wave Therapy (AWT) in improving the appearance of cellulite.
This is a Lipoedema Fact Sheet aimed at educating General Practitioners.