Perspectives on Lipedema
Lipedema is a chronic condition characterized by abnormal fat accumulation primarily in the lower limbs and buttocks. It predominantly affects women and can be misdiagnosed as obesity or lymphedema. Symptoms include symmetrical limb enlargement, tenderness, bruising, and a column-like shape of the legs. Conservative treatments like compression therapy and specialized exercises can help manage symptoms. In advanced cases, liposuction designed for lipoedema may be considered.
Talks
MOH Talk
Varizes pélvicas e Lipedema: na rota para o Maradvance 2025
Ahead of Maradvance 2025. join us for this exclusive MOH Talk as we explore how compression supports care in lipedema and pelvic varicose veins.
MOH Talks
Lipedema Unleashed: Multidisciplinary Approach
Join us in this captivating MOH Talk as we dive into the realm of lipoedema and embrace the immense potential of a multidisciplinary approach in diagnosis and treatment, led by esteemed experts from Brazil and USA. Discover the synergistic collaboration between surgical interventions with lipoedema patients and an enlightening study on the efficacy of compression products. Attendees can expect an immersive experience where expert perspectives converge, unveiling the strength of an integrated approach.
MOH Talks
Descifrando claves: El impacto de la compresión en la IVC y la diferenciación de lipedema, linfedema y lipohypertrofia
Únase en un viaje internacional en el que nos adentraremos en el mundo de la insuficiencia venosa y del lipedema
MOH Talks
Exploring New Frontiers in Lipoedema Management: Pathophysiology and Therapeutic Innovations
Global experts will share latest insights in the lipoedema pathophysiology and potential new therapeutic pathways.
They will bring personal experiences, give guidance in choosing the right type of compression therapy, and answer all questions you might have related to this topic.
MOH Talks
Lipedema diagnosis and treatment
The KOLs are approaching lipedema in this web seminar by defining the disease and shedding light on conservative treatment options through compressive garments
Connect
MOH Connect
Challenging lipedema cases: an international multidisciplinary approach
Experience global expertise in lipedema care – live from Brazil - 90 min free education!
Focus
Exploring the Updated S2k Guidelines for Lipedema Management
Since the S1 guideline on lipedema was drawn up in December 1998, the view of the disease has changed. For this reason, the aim of revising the guideline from the outset was to write an S2k guideline. This MOH Focus is also available in German, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese, and Chinese
MOH Focus
Compression therapy in veno-lymphatic disorders
This MOH Focus discusses different types of compression products in veno-lymphatic disorders. It focuses on characteristics of compression therapy types and on how to choose the best garment for an individual patient. This paper is available in English, French, German, Italian, Polish and Spanish.
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