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Dear Readers,
We are honored to share with you an essential message from our treasurer, Dr. Paul Pittaluga, vascular surgeon and co-founder of the France Lipoedème association. In this video, Dr. Pittaluga discusses the importance of the association and his personal commitment to the fight against lipedema.
Dr. Pittaluga has dedicated the last 20 years of his career to the treatment of venous insufficiency, particularly varicose vein disease. Over the course of his practice, he has encountered numerous female patients suffering from chronic pain and symptoms often confused with those of venous insufficiency. Unfortunately, without a proper diagnosis of lipedema, he was frequently powerless to help them.
His meeting with Dr. Nicolas Zwillinger, plastic surgeon, and Dr. Michèle Cazaubon, angiologist, marked a turning point in his commitment. Together, they recognized the importance of multidisciplinary care for lipedema. This collaboration led to the creation of France Lipoedème, the first multidisciplinary association in France dedicated to this pathology.
France Lipoedème aims to improve knowledge, information, and management of lipedema. To achieve these ambitious goals, the association relies on scientific and communication resources:
To successfully carry out this mission, the association requires the involvement of professionals from various specialties (plastic surgeons, gynecologists, angiologists, endocrinologists, dermatologists, physiotherapists, osteopaths, nutritionists, psychologists) as well as financial support. Donations, sponsorships, and volunteers are essential to sustain this public health project.
Dr. Pittaluga emphasizes the importance of everyone's involvement in this cause. The recent launch of the France Lipoedème website creates a space for exchange between healthcare professionals, patients, and the general public, helping to advance knowledge and the management of this disease.
We invite you to watch the video below to hear Dr. Paul PITTALUGA's message and discover how you can contribute to this essential initiative.
Together, we can improve the quality of life for women with lipedema and advance research. Thank you for your support and commitment.
Our understanding of lipedema and its diagnostic criteria has evolved over the years thanks to international studies and the involvement of multidisciplinary working groups. This document summarizes the consensus established in various countries as well as the most recent recommendations for an accurate diagnosis of this still under-diagnosed condition.
Our understanding of lipedema and its diagnostic criteria has evolved over the years thanks to international studies and the involvement of multidisciplinary working groups. This document summarizes the consensus established in various countries as well as the most recent recommendations for an accurate diagnosis of this still under-diagnosed condition.
Our understanding of lipedema and its diagnostic criteria has evolved over the years thanks to international studies and the involvement of multidisciplinary working groups. This document summarizes the consensus established in various countries as well as the most recent recommendations for an accurate diagnosis of this still under-diagnosed condition.