The Interplay between Obesity, Lymphedema and Lipedema-Syndrome.
From Challenge to Action

At the ILF 2025 Conference a powerhouse panel of international experts explored the complex relationship between obesity, lymphedema, and lipedema-syndrome. Anna Towers set the stage with a Canadian perspective on obesity and its impact on lymphedema, including breast cancer-related lymphedema and diagnostic criteria for lipedema-syndrome. Then, Tobias Bertsch and Guenter Klose teamed up to map out the role of obesity in lipedema-syndrome and approaches to treatment — covering everything from compression therapy and movement to the psychosocial dimensions of weight and surgical considerations. This is an essential session for anyone seeking a deeper, more integrated understanding of the interplay between obesity, lymphedema & lipedema-syndrome and actionable strategies for care.