Lipoedema

Lipoedema is a chronic, painful inflammatory condition causing an abnormal amount of dense fat tissue on certain parts of the body. Typically, legs, buttocks, abdomen and arms. The majority of people living with lipoedema are woman. Lipoedema tissue does not respond well to traditional weight loss methods like diet and exercise. It is not well known amongst medical professionals, and this leads to women being told they are just 'fat' and need to lose weight, which doesn't work. There are many conservative treatment options for lipoedema including manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) massage, compression therapy, anti-inflammatory diet and gentle exercise.

This is a condition that is individual for each person and working with a lymphatic therapist, to find out what works best for you is key to managing this condition and preventing progression.