Lipoedema
Understanding Lipoedema: Why are the Legs Most Affected?
KEY TAKEAWAYS Understanding Lipoedema A complex, long-term condition experienced almost exclusively by women, lipoedema is a genetic/hereditary disorder of fat and loose connective tissue. It results in a disproportionate increase in adipose (fatty) tissue, which changes the overall body shape. It mostly affects the legs, although the arms can also ...
Lipoedema
GLP-1 Injections and Lipoedema: Why Surgery May Improve the Effect of Medications
KEY TAKEAWAYS GLP-1 Injections and Lipoedema: Why Surgery May Improve Results GLP-1 receptor agonists are a class of prescription medications increasingly used in the management of metabolic conditions such as type 2 diabetes and, more recently, for weight management. These medications act on pathways involved in appetite regulation, glucose metabolism, and ...
Lipoedema
Can Lipoedema Be Misdiagnosed? What to Look Out For.
KEY TAKEAWAYS What Lipoedema Is and Why It’s Often Misdiagnosed Lipoedema is a chronic disorder of abnormal fat accumulation; it primarily affects the legs and sometimes the arms. It’s seen almost exclusively in women, and is believed to be driven by genetics and female hormonal changes associated with different stages ...
Lipoedema
Lipoedema vs Lymphoedema: Key Differences & Overlapping Symptoms
KEY TAKEAWAYS Understanding Lipoedema and Lymphoedema Lipoedema and lymphoedema are both quite common, often misunderstood conditions that can cause swelling, heaviness, and discomfort of the legs and/or arms. They are, however, markedly distinct issues with different disease mechanisms, causes, and treatments. It’s extremely important to understand these differences so that ...
Lipoedema
Benefits of Liposuction for Lipoedema Patients
KEY TAKEAWAYS Lipoedema is a disorder of the adipose (fat) tissue almost exclusively seen in women. It primarily affects the legs, though the arms can also be impacted. It results in a disproportionate body appearance, usually with a slimmer upper body and waist alongside a larger lower body, with possibly ...
Lipoedema
How Lipoedema Affects Women’s Health
Lipoedema & Its Impact on Women’s Health An adipose (fat) tissue disorder that almost exclusively affects women, lipoedema is an important but often neglected area of women’s health. It is both poorly recognised and often misdiagnosed as obesity; many women struggle to get an accurate, timely diagnosis and access to ...
Liposculpture
Liposuction Safety, Techniques, & Results
Liposuction is an elective surgery. Anyone considering having this type of procedure must understand it in terms of how it works, its safety, realistic expectations for outcomes, and which technique will be best for them.
Lipoedema
Understanding Lipoedema – What It Is & Isn’t
Do You Have Lipoedema? If you are a woman with swollen legs or arms that are out of proportion with the rest of your body, you may have lipoedema. It’s important to be aware of and understand this common condition, as there are effective solutions to help manage it, reduce ...
Lipoedema
How Do You Know If You Have Lipoedema?
Are you a woman with swollen, fatty, heavy and painful legs or arms? Does your lower body (or your arms) appear disproportionately overweight when compared with the rest of your body? You may have lipoedema. This is a chronic condition that occurs due to the abnormal buildup of fat in ...
Liposuction
What is VASER Liposuction?
We all wish to look our best – and a healthy diet and exercise are, too often, not enough to achieve and maintain our body. Even at our ideal weight, we can still carry unsightly bulges. VASER liposuction is one option people have been turning to, but there are some ...
Liposuction
The Liposuction Procedure – What to Expect
Are you considering having a liposuction procedure? All of us want to feel our best and, coming into the warmer months, it’s more important than ever. When a healthy diet and exercise don’t quite deliver the physical results you’re after, contemplating liposuction or liposculpture could be the next logical step. It’s important to know what ...
Liposuction
When should I get Thigh Liposuction?
The thighs are one of the biggest “problem areas” for many women. Even for women who don’t conform to the stereotypical “pear” body shape, the thighs are often an area of cosmetic concern and a body part women feel they need to cover up, even in summer. The great news ...