A Lipoedema diet is essential to manage the condition prior to and after surgery. There is evidence that a low-carb, low-inflammatory, no sugar, high good fats, and no caloric restriction diet helps to reduce pain and inflammation in Lipoedema patients. It can also assist in weight loss.

We do not recommend attempting to start a plan independently, but to seek out assistance from a nutritionist or dietician familiar with Lipoedema.

A Lipoedema-friendly diet is an important strategy, although to conservatively manage the condition, the diet must be combined with other strategies. Even if surgery is not a consideration it is important to ensure all elements of conservative management are understood and implemented to avoid serious implications of Lipoedema in the long term.

These treatments will be fully detailed during the group zoom session with Dr Lekich, but may include:

• Wearing flat knit compression garments
• Accommodating possible diet and lifestyle adjustments
• Undertaking Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)

You can read more about conservative management here, or learn about Lipoedema during the Group Zoom Information Session. This is your opportunity to meet our doctors and hear an overview of Lipoedema, the way it is diagnosed and treated, as well as what you can do now to get started before you see the Doctor for a one-on-one consultation. You can book a group zoom by clicking the button below.