Understanding the right treatment for lipoedema
A new scientific study from the Netherlands (Halk AB, Damstra RJ. Phebology 2016),‘First Dutch guidelines on lipedema using the international classification offunctioning,disability and health’, has investigated the treatment of lipedema. They examined all internationally available research and studies on this subject. The conclusion of this study is that treatment for individuals with lipedema should consist of several pillars, namely:
- Adhering to a healthy lifestyle;
- Regular exercise and individual guidance from a physical therapist through "graded activity" (slowly building up physical activity) may be necessary in this regard.
- Combating fluid retention in the legs (if present);
- Tumescent liposuction, as this is the best approach when itFat reducing lipoedemaFat .
The above advice is consistent with the National Guideline on Lipedema.