Liposuction proposed as curative treatment for lipoedema in women

A new Lancet comment argues for reclassifying liposuction as a curative treatment for lipoedema, a fat-distribution disorder affecting about 10% of women globally. German health data shows the condition's reported prevalence nearly doubled from 2017 to 2021. This push redefines how we approach managing the chronic pain and inflammation common with lipoedema.