The 2026 Lipedema Summit brings together an extraordinary lineup of surgeons, physicians, researchers, therapists, advocates, and patients for three days of conversations focused on diagnosis, treatment, recovery, long-term management, and the future of lipedema care.

With more than 60 sessions and over 30 hours of educational content, the summit is designed to give attendees access to a broad range of perspectives and practical insights across every stage of the lipedema journey.

From foundational education and conservative care strategies to advanced surgical discussions, hormones, inflammation, compression therapy, mental health, recovery, and patient advocacy, the programming reflects the growing depth and complexity of lipedema education today.

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Day 1 — Diagnosis & Conservative Care

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Day one focuses on understanding lipedema through the lens of diagnosis, conservative management, tissue health, patient experience, and early intervention strategies.

Featured discussions include:

• Diagnosing lipedema and related lymphatic disorders
• Lipedema genetics and unusual symptom presentations
• Compression therapy access and management
• Fascial and lymphatic flow
• Nervous system regulation and recovery
• Patient panels on diagnosis and living with lipedema
• Social media’s role in awareness and patient discovery
• Closing reflections with leading clinicians and surgeons

VIP sessions feature live Q&As, deeper surgical education, body image discussions, and specialized conversations surrounding lipedema in men.

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Day 2 — Surgery & Post-Op Care

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Day two explores surgical philosophy, recovery, post-operative care, long-term outcomes, and multidisciplinary approaches to treatment.

Sessions include:

• Surgical treatment approaches and decision making
• Complex and advanced-stage patient considerations
• Recovery planning and post-operative protocols
• Physiotherapy and rehabilitation
• Compression and recovery care
• Long-term patient experiences and expectations
• Live reflections and expert surgeon panels

The evening also includes the livestreamed Los Angeles event featuring live discussions, audience interaction, and special sessions with leading physicians and guests.

VIP programming includes revision cases, advanced surgical strategy discussions, compression garment demonstrations, and focused expert panels.

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Day 3 — The Future of Lipedema & Long-Term Management

Friday, June 12, 2026

The final day looks ahead at the evolving future of lipedema treatment, research, hormones, nutrition, metabolic health, and long-term management.

Featured topics include:

• GLP-1 therapies and metabolic care
• Hormones and inflammation
• Nutrition and movement strategies
• Pelvic floor implications
• Pregnancy and lipedema
• Insurance navigation
• Emerging research and clinical insights
• Long-term patient management and support

VIP sessions include GLP-1 focused Q&As, fertility conversations, cryolipolysis discussions, mental health topics, and adipose tissue biology research.

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An Education-First Experience

The Lipedema Summit was created to bring trusted education, patient experience, and clinical insight together in one place. The event combines expert-led discussions with real-world perspectives to help attendees better understand their bodies, their options, and the rapidly evolving conversation surrounding lipedema care.

The summit includes:

• 60+ educational sessions
• 30+ hours of content
• Expert surgeon and clinician panels
• Patient-led conversations
• VIP Q&A experiences
• Bonus educational sessions
• Virtual exhibit hall access
• On-demand replay options and educational resources

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Manage Your Schedule

Attendee Schedule Dashboard

Main Stage

Main Stage Livestream

VIP Stage

VIP Bonus Sessions Stage

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