Lipedema, sometimes called “painful fat syndrome,” is a chronic condition primarily affecting women. Lipedema is characterized by a symmetrical, bilateral build-up of fibrotic fat beneath the skin, known as subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT).
Read MoreHigh-frequency ultrasound is a promising conservative treatment studied by Karen Ashforth in a pilot program. Participants had statistically significant improvements in many areas: not only did pain levels decrease, but thigh circumference also decreased, even with women who had previous liposuction. Additionally, ultrasound readings of the treated areas showed changes in the quality of the subcutaneous adipose tissues after treatment.
Read MoreIn this webinar, Karen Ashforth focuses on increasing awareness of these three syndromes that can confound and complicate lipedema.
Read MorePatients demonstrated favorable results after short-term use of JoViPitPak for amelioration of soft tissue fibrosis effects.
Read MoreFibrosis: An overlooked complication of venous disease impacting surgical success
Read MoreThis article will address specific types of fibrosis that affect a breast cancer patient and give examples of treatment.
Read MoreIn this article, we’ll look at two types of fibrosis in lymphedema, how fibrosis is related to staging lymphedema and the impact of fibrosis on patient care.
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