One Teen, One Swollen Leg: Charlotte’s Lymphedema Journey

Hosts Lisa and Janee open with recent research highlights — including early studies on GLP‑1 drugs and how to distinguish lipoedema from lymphedema — then welcome Charlotte and her mom to share a personal journey. Charlotte describes her diagnosis, lymphoscintigraphy and ICG imaging, daily bandaging and compression routines, insurance challenges, and surgical options such as liposuction and lymphovenous procedures, while emphasizing resilience and staying active as a teen dancer.