Lipedema-The Misunderstood Fat

Lipedema-The Misunderstood Fat Lipedema is an abnormal buildup of fat & excess fluid in the legs, hips, buttocks, and often the arms. It's real. Lipedema affects the legs.

It's progressive, often misdiagnosed and definitely misunderstood!
💜 You are not lazy.
💜 You are not failing.
💜 You deserve answers. I've created this page to bring information and awareness to an adipose fat condition called lipedema. Lipedema can look like a woman with a small waist and huge hips and legs. It can look like a woman that is overweight all over her body with big legs. Left undiagno

sed, no medical intervention, no understanding as to self care, it can bring about pain and immobility, not to mention affect one's self image.

06/22/2026
06/21/2026

Getting in the pool has been helpful not only with my lipedema but the veins in my legs don't hurt as much. Anyone else?

06/18/2026

Woo Hoo!

If you're a massage therapist and want to know a little more about Lipedema, here's a quick course and 1 CEU.
06/18/2026

If you're a massage therapist and want to know a little more about Lipedema, here's a quick course and 1 CEU.

The first time I heard the word lipedema was in my Certified Lymphedema Therapist class. We were discussing differential diagnosis for lymphedema.

06/17/2026

Pumping our legs are another layer of self care. Easy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmMia3gJ4K4
06/16/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmMia3gJ4K4

💜 Meet the Experts Joining Our Lipedema Awareness Month Webinar 💜 For live
https://www.youtube.com/ It will be uploaded onto our YouTube channel after the live!

We're excited to announce the special guests who will be joining Dr. Thomas Wright for a live discussion and audience Q&A following his presentation, **"Up-to-Date Review of the Evidence for Lipedema Reduction Surgery."**

✨ **Susan O'Hara**
President of the American Lipedema Association and a leading advocate for Lipedema awareness, education, and patient support.

✨ **Bailey Maddox**
Certified Lymphedema Therapist dedicated to helping patients navigate treatment, recovery, and long-term lymphatic health.

Together with Dr. Wright, they will discuss what the latest research means for patients today and answer your questions live.

📅 June 25, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM CST
📍 Streaming Live on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok

Whether you're living with Lipedema, considering treatment, supporting a loved one, or working in healthcare, this is an opportunity to learn from experts and engage in an important conversation.

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