Update: Why Lipoedema Belongs in This Conversation "After publishing this, many of you reached out to ask if 'living without apology' also applies to lipoedema. The answer is a resounding yes. While the clinical causes differ, the 'emotional fallout'—the stigma, the misdiagnosis, and the physical burden—is a shared journey. Whether it is fluid (lymphoedema) or abnormal fat distribution (lipoedema), or both, your body is not a personal failure, and you never have to apologize

Lipoedema is a condition where fat builds up unevenly—usually in the legs and buttocks, and sometimes in the arms or abdomen due to an increase in the number of fat cells in these areas. These cells can grow excessively and be resistant to diet. Lipoedema is not caused by overeating or lack of exercise but by a difference in how the body handles fat. In some cases, lymphoedema (a build-up of lymph fluid) can develop as a secondary condition. It is common for women with lipoe

Endorphins—the “feel-good” hormones—can play a supportive role in managing lymphoedema and lipoedema by helping to reduce pain, elevate...

I have great news to share! After listening to your feedback and researching further, I’m pleased to let you know that the clinic has a...

I recently attended this year’s ALA Symposium in Fremantle to stay up to date on developments in lymphoedema management. It’s so...