June 2025 Research Roundtable: Q&A with Lipedema Study Authors

The Research Roundtable is a monthly opportunity for Lympha Press’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Karen Herbst, to interview thought leaders about their latest research.In honor of Lipedema Awareness Month, June’s Research Roundtable spotlighted Dr. Herbst’s latest study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Life. The research shows that regular at-home use of an advanced pneumatic compression device (APCD) significantly reduces leg volume, adipose tissue thickness, and fluid in women with lipedema while also easing pain and improving quality of life.In this session, Dr. Herbst is joined by study co-authors Dr. Lindy McHutchison, Dr. Carlos Zelaya, Dr. Marianne Sommerville, and Lympha Press Product Specialist Deborah Gross to dive into key findings and address thoughtful audience questions, including:What diagnostic criteria were used in the study?Is there edema in lipedema?What about tissue composition in lipedema?Can fibrosis be modified by APCD vs. static compression alone?Why would the left leg experience increased reduction after bilateral therapy?The research was conducted using the Lympha Press Optimal Plus advanced pneumatic compression device and Lympha Pants garment, which features 24 overlapping chambers that treat the legs, hips, buttocks, and abdomen.This Roundtable was originally recorded live on June 2, 2025. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of Lympha Press. The content is for educational purposes only and not intended as medical advice.Watch more Roundtables from our Lympha Press Research Roundtables playlist on YouTube.