When the official program concluded, few people were ready to leave...

Physicians continued discussing evolving standards of care. Patients shared personal stories and treatment experiences. Sponsors, clinicians, and wellness partners answered questions while new connections formed between people who, only hours earlier, had been strangers.

It was perhaps the clearest sign that the 2026 Lipedema Summit Live Event had achieved its purpose.

Held on June 11, 2026, in Downtown Los Angeles, the event brought together patients, clinicians, surgeons, researchers, therapists, advocates, caregivers, and industry partners for an evening centered on education, awareness, and connection.

While the virtual Lipedema Summit was designed to reach thousands of people around the world, the live event created something equally valuable: the opportunity for meaningful conversations to happen face-to-face.

Throughout the evening, attendees engaged directly with leading experts, explored emerging research, discussed treatment approaches, and exchanged experiences with others navigating similar challenges. Conversations ranged from evolving standards of care and surgical outcomes to conservative therapies, patient advocacy, and the future of Lipedema research.

For many attendees, the event offered something difficult to find elsewhere: direct access to experts, honest conversations, and the opportunity to connect with others who truly understand the realities of living with Lipedema.

Long after the final panel concluded, those conversations continued, reflecting both the growing momentum within the Lipedema community and the shared commitment to advancing awareness, education, and patient care.

A Community Coming Together

There was something special about the energy in the room from the moment guests arrived.

Throughout the evening, conversations unfolded between people from very different backgrounds who shared a common goal: improving the lives of those affected by Lipedema. Patients exchanged experiences, treatment journeys, and practical advice. Physicians discussed emerging research, evolving standards of care, and new treatment approaches. Caregivers, advocates, therapists, and wellness professionals connected around ways to better support the Lipedema community.

The audience reflected the collaborative spirit of the event, with approximately half of attendees representing the patient community and half coming from the medical, professional, research, and industry sectors.

For a condition that remains widely misunderstood and frequently underdiagnosed, bringing so many perspectives together in one room felt particularly meaningful. The event created opportunities not only for education, but for genuine dialogue between those living with Lipedema and the clinicians, researchers, and advocates working to advance awareness, treatment, and patient outcomes.
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Education, Discussion, and Shared Learning

One of the highlights of the evening was the live physician panel and moderated audience Q&A featuring leading experts in Lipedema research, treatment, and patient care.

Attendees had the opportunity to hear directly from physicians and clinicians as they addressed a wide range of topics, including conservative treatment strategies, surgical outcomes, recovery protocols, compression therapy, lymphatic health, and the future of Lipedema care.

The discussion reflected one of the core goals of the event: creating opportunities for meaningful dialogue between patients and the experts working to advance the field.

What made the evening particularly impactful was that the conversations did not end when the panel concluded. Questions raised on stage continued throughout the venue as attendees gathered in small groups to exchange perspectives, share experiences, and continue discussions with physicians, clinicians, and fellow community members.

For many attendees, the opportunity to engage directly with experts in an approachable setting was one of the most valuable aspects of the event. Equally important was the chance to connect with others who understood the realities, challenges, and complexities of living with Lipedema, creating a sense of community that extended well beyond the formal program.
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Thank You to Our Evening Presenting Sponsor

A special thank you goes to Prestige Aftercare, the Evening Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 Lipedema Summit Live Event.

Prestige Aftercare provides concierge post-operative and recovery support throughout the Los Angeles area, helping patients navigate the critical healing process following surgery. Their commitment to patient-centered care and recovery made them a natural partner for an event focused on improving outcomes and quality of life for the Lipedema community.

Their support helped make this gathering possible, and their team was actively engaged throughout the evening connecting with attendees and sharing valuable recovery resources.

Supporting Organizations & Event Partners

The event also featured a number of organizations helping advance education, treatment, recovery, and innovation within the Lipedema community.

We would like to recognize:

• Lipedema Society: Nonprofit dedicated to advancing research, education, and awareness of Lipedema
• ‍Mochi Health: Telehealth platform offering physician-led weight loss and metabolic care.
• ‍Roxbury Institue: A specialized surgical center led by Dr. David Amron focused on advanced Lipedema treatment and patient-centered care.
• ‍Tactile Medical: Helping improve quality of life through advanced lymphatic technology.
• ‍Lipedema Team: Fully comprehensive Lipedema care center specialized in conservative and surgical protocols, and complete support throughout.
• ‍Marena: Medical-grade compression garments designed for post-surgical recovery and the daily management of lipedema.‍
• Empower Wellness Spa: Spa that provides wellness, recovery, and body-focused therapies throughout the Los Angeles area.‍
• Team Plastic: Provides mobile post-operative and lymphatic drainage services throughout the Los Angeles area.‍
• Rythm: Convenient at-home blood testing and health tracking designed to help people better understand important markers.‍
• ALKA: Wellness platform focused on personalized nourishment, metabolic health, and lifestyle guidance

Each organization plays an important role in supporting patients through research, treatment, recoery, compression, education, advocacy, and ongoing care.

Community Brands Supporting the Event

In addition to our featured sponsors, we are grateful for the support of several wellness and lifestyle brands who helped make the evening memorable through product contributions, refreshments, giveaways, and attendee experiences.
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Event Giveaways

• Shakti: Creating authentic, ethically handmade acupressure mat designed to naturally support deep relaxation.‍
• Loftie Lamps: Creating thoughtfully designed sleep technology that supports deeper rest and more natural wake-ups.
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Gift Bag Supporters

• Wonderfeel: Wonderfeel provided its extremely tasty ChocoCreatin Bar, featuring 4 g of creatine, a low-carb formula, and zero added sugar.
• Keto Bricks: Dense, no-nonsense meal replacements for keto and low-carb lifestyles. One brick, one less thing to think about.
• LMNT: Zero-sugar electrolytes that take hydration seriously. The packets that turned hydration into a habit..‍
• Cure Hydration: Science-backed electrolyte mixes with a short, honest ingredient list. Hydration without the mystery additives.
• IM8 Health: An all-in-one daily nutrition formula for whole-body health. Basically your supplement shelf in a single scoop.
• Boiron USA: Trusted homeopathic medicines for everyday family wellness. A name that's been in medicine cabinets for generations.
• Manta Sleep: Sleep masks engineered for total blackout and deeper rest. Zero light, zero pressure on your eyes.
• ‍Nutrops: Nootropic formulas for focus, energy, and a sharper mind. For the days that need an extra gear.
• ‍Create Welness: Science-backed products for daily health, vitality, and longevity. Small daily habits, long-term payoff.
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Refreshment Supporters

• Open Water: Premium bottled water in cans, not plastic. Hydration that's easier on the planet.
• Vital Proteins: Collagen nutrition for skin, joints, and bones. The scoop a lot of us already stir into our morning coffee.
• Poppi: Prebiotic soda that's actually good for your gut. Soda you don't have to feel guilty about.
• ‍Pipcorn: Better-for-you snacks made from heirloom ingredients. Tiny kernels, surprisingly hard to stop eating.
• ‍TÖST: Elevated alcohol-free bubbly for any occasion. So you never have to toast with an empty glass.
• Surely Wine: Real wine, alcohol removed, no compromise. Happier hours, clearer mornings.

Their generosity helped create a welcoming and engaging environment while introducing attendees to products and services aligned with wellness, recovery, and healthy living.

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The evening served as a powerful reminder that progress happens when education, advocacy, research, and community come together.

While the Lipedema Summit reached thousands of people online, the live event offered something equally important: human connection.

It created a space where patients could feel seen and supported, clinicians could share knowledge, partnerships could form, and meaningful conversations could continue beyond the screen.

Most importantly, the evening demonstrated the growing momentum within the Lipedema community. From patients seeking answers to clinicians advancing standards of care, researchers pursuing new discoveries, and advocates raising awareness, there was a shared sense that meaningful progress is being made.

To everyone who attended, spoke, volunteered, sponsored, partnered, and helped bring the evening to life, thank you.

The inaugural Lipedema Summit Live Event was more than a gathering. It was a reflection of what is possible when patients, clinicians, researchers, advocates, and industry leaders come together with a shared commitment to improving awareness, education, treatment, and outcomes for those affected by Lipedema.

Together, we are helping build a future where Lipedema is more widely recognized, better understood, and supported by stronger networks of care, research, education, and community than ever before.