This fifty-three-year-old patient from New South Wales underwent Lipoedema-Extraction surgery of the lower legs in February 2021. Using a Lymph sparing technique, developed in Germany by Dr Heck, the surgery resulted... read more →
This sixty-six-year-old patient from Canberra first suspected she may have Lipoedema while on a cruise in 2015. A staff member from the spa noticed her ankles and let her know what... read more →
Twenty-seven year old beauty therapist Sarah was first told she may have Lipoedema by a massage therapist in December 2019, she had never heard of the condition before. She researched Lipoedema... read more →
Amanda says she felt different her whole life and has been self-conscious about her legs since the age of twelve. Although she lives in a warm climate, she almost always... read more →
This 61 year old patient says her Lipoedema journey began when she was a teenager. Although a very active teen, her ‘pear’ shape never changed - thin at the top... read more →
Cherese is a twenty-three year old patient from Queensland, who was diagnosed with Lipoedema in 2019. She recalls feeling relieved by the diagnosis, finally there was an answer as... read more →
Delena is a fifty-year-old patient from Queensland. Delena underwent her first surgery with Dr Lekich in December 2020, with 7.5 Litres of diseased fat being removed from her lower legs, which... read more →
Kerrie believes she may have had Lipoedema, without knowing, as early as thirty years ago. For over twenty years doctors told her to simply ‘lose weight’. Most recently it... read more →
Joanne is a retired teacher from Canberra who has struggled with Lipoedema since puberty, with pain and tenderness in her legs. It has since worsened during menopause causing rapid... read more →
Renaye believes her life changed forever when on a holiday in Tasmania with her boyfriend. While buying some herbal tea from a naturopath there, she informed Renaye she could have... read more →
This is an account of our patient’s journey, as shared by her Mother. We have edited and removed significants parts of her Mother’s account due to restrictions... read more →
Meet Trudy, a 59 year old patient who is 8 months post-surgery. Our patient wants other women to know that even with surgery at almost 60 years of... read more →
Marj swears she was born with KANKLES!, she describes how it was a revelation when she discovered she was suffering from Lipoedema. Marj was watching a story on ‘The Project’... read more →
Hannah returns 4-days post-surgery to share her surgical journey so far. Hannah speaks frankly about her lower leg Lipoedema surgery and the importance or following post-operative care instructions and having... read more →
Hannah is a vivacious, strong and happy go lucky mum that has had her fair share of personal and medical challenges. Hannah has recently discovered that she is suffering from Lipoedema... read more →
Christina has implemented a Keto diet and successfully achieved a considerable weight loss, along with other health and lifestyle benefits. Sarah from our team has interviewed Christina, who has... read more →
This 58-year-old patient suffered from a large hole in the heart, which was consequently closed, and varicose veins that were treated with Dr Lekich before proceeding with LipoExtraction. This meant... read more →
This 49-year-old patient was suffering from painful legs and arms and was using fluid tablets to reduce the swelling. The patient has a past history of ulcerative colitis and... read more →
This 25-year-old patient has had significant burden with mobility and recently gave birth to her first child. Surgery was staged as a day surgery case with a minimally invasive,... read more →
This thirty-two year old patient underwent lipoextraction surgery of the thighs including the knees which removed 4.5 litres of fat that could not be dieted or exercised away. The... read more →