Purple June on Lipoedema Awareness: Here’s What You Really Need to Know
June is the month of awareness of Lipedema, a very widespread disease, but left in the background. Lipedema is a chronic condition that mainly affects women, characterized by the accumulation of fat in specific regions of the body, such as legs, thighs, buttocks and arms. Additionally, lipedema can cause pain, discomfort, and swelling in these affected areas, compromising the quality of life for those affected by the condition.
Kelly Pico, an aesthetic dermatology specialist and director of the Adones Clinic for Advanced Aesthetics, explains that while lipedema still has no cure, there are several strategies that can help control symptoms and improve patients’ quality of life.
One such strategy is lymphatic drainage, a technique that can be used to improve circulation and lymphatic drainage in areas affected by lipedema.
What is Lymphatic Drainage?
Lymphatic drainage is a massage technique that aims to improve circulation and lymphatic drainage by removing excess fluids and toxins from the body. The technique consists of fluid and light movements, which help stimulate the lymphatic system and reduce swelling in the affected areas.
Lymphatic drainage can be performed by trained professionals and can be used to treat a variety of conditions, including lipedema.
How can lymphatic drainage help treat lipedema? Lymphatic drainage can have several benefits in the treatment of lipedema, including:
- • Better circulation
The technique helps improve blood and lymph flow in areas affected by lipedema, which can reduce swelling and water retention.
- • Reduction of inflammation
Lymphatic drainage can help reduce inflammation in areas affected by lipedema, improving the appearance and discomfort caused by the condition.
- • Relief from pain and discomfort
The technique can help relieve the pain and discomfort caused by lipedema, improving the patient’s quality of life.
- • Prevention of complications
“Lymphatic drainage can help prevent complications associated with lipedema, such as lymphedema, which occurs when excess fat compresses lymph vessels and impairs lymphatic drainage,” Kelly Pico points out.
- • Improves skin appearance
The technique helps to improve the appearance of the skin in areas affected by lipedema, reducing the appearance of cellulite and stretch marks.
- • Stimulation of the immune system
Lymphatic drainage can help strengthen the immune system, improving the body’s ability to fight infections and other health conditions.
How does lymphatic drainage work in the treatment of lipedema?
Lymphatic drainage in the treatment of lipedema is performed by a specialized professional, who uses fluid and light movements to stimulate circulation and lymphatic drainage in the affected areas. The movements are performed slowly and rhythmically, following the flow of the lymphatic system.
The technique can be performed manually, with the hands of a professional, or with the use of specific devices.
Lymphatic drainage can be performed in regular sessions, usually once or twice a week, depending on the severity of the lipedema and the patient’s response to treatment.
Lipoedema is a condition that can significantly affect the quality of life of those affected. However, there are several strategies that can help control symptoms and improve patients’ quality of life. Lymphatic drainage is a technique that can be used as part of lipedema treatment, providing benefits such as improved circulation, reduced inflammation, and relief from pain and discomfort.
“It is important to remember that the treatment of lipedema must be multidisciplinary, involving different health professionals, such as dermatologists, physiotherapists, nutritionists and psychologists. Each case must be evaluated individually and the treatment must be personalized according to the needs and characteristics of each patient”, concludes Kelly Pico.
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