Media Coverage of Lipoedema
We love seeing Lipoedema in the news! See below for links to articles, interviews and radio programmes that feature Lipoedema UK and patients affected by the condition.
On 21st March 2025, The Daily Mail published a new article highlighting lipoedema via their UK Mail+ subscription page and US website Business and America.
The article details Lipoedema UK member Pai Masendu’s struggle for lipoedema diagnosis and experience of life changing treatment.
Pai endured 35 years of pain and symptoms before her lipoedema diagnosis aged 49.
On 5th March 2025, ITN published an article following our segment in The Future of Dermatology: Spotlight on Skin, created by ITN Business and the British Skin Foundation.
The article helps raise awareness of the topics discussed, particularly the urgent need for research and support for individuals with lipoedema.
If you didn’t catch the video programme you can it watch it via the article or further down this page.
What is Lipoedema? – The Independent
On 25th February 2025, The Independent published an article to explain what lipoedema is, detailing the different stages and discussing Love Island contestant Shaughna Phillips’ experience with the condition.
‘I discovered my fat build-up condition after a Love Islander had it’ – BBC News
BBC News published an article on 18th February 2025 highlighting the lack awareness and services for patients with lipoedema in the UK.
Emma Griffiths and Gemma Robinson detail their stories following diagnosis and how lack of access to treatment has affected them.
The Future of Dermatology: Spotlight on Skin – ITN Business, The British Skin Foundation
In December 2024, Lipoedema UK took part in The Future of Dermatology: Spotlight on Skin, created by ITN Business and The British Skin Foundation.
The programme explores stories that showcase the research and innovations that are improving the lives of people living with skin conditions.
Dr Köhler and patient Sandra Slaughter discuss the importance of early diagnosis and the benefits of non-cosmetic liposuction for lipoedema patients.
Ozempic and Lipoedema – The Mail on Sunday
The Mail on Sunday published an article in October 2024 on the effects of Ozempic on lipoedema symptoms.
Natalie’s Story – Granada TV News
In August 2021, Granada TV contacted Lipoedema UK to create a short news story to highlight lipoedema, which was shared on local news programme Granada TV and online on ITVX.
In the video, Natalie Hanks discusses her battle with lipoedema and its effect on her mental health.
Our chair Sharie Fetzer, explains the issues within the medical profession and why it is so difficult to receive a diagnosis.
Lipoedema on the Radio -Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour
In April 2022, BBC Radio 4’s Womans Hour features how Lipoedema patients have been left without surgical options in the UK following the NICE review into liposuction.
Presenter Krupta Hardy interviewed Lipoedema UK’s Chair, Sharie Fetzer, along with Maria, who spoke about the devastating effects now her surgery has been cancelled.
Listen to the feature on the audio player below.
Why your fat legs might not be your fault – BBC News
A BBC News feature from July 2017 discusses the research being carried out at St George’s Hospital and patient Hollie’s diagnosis and life-changing surgery journey.
The battle for lipoedema surgery: ‘I’m in constant pain’ – BBC News
In February 2019, Anne Henry and Lipoedema UK Trustee Kate Forster, talked to BBC journalists about how non-cosmetic liposuction can help lipoedema symptoms and discuss the struggle to access treatment on the NHS.
Anne also bravely presented her story of struggling to obtain diagnosis and treatment to the Scottish Parliament Cross Party Group on Women’s Health.
I’m not fat, I’ve got lipoedema – BBC News
The article details ongoing genetic research of lipoedema at St George’s Hospital London and lipoedema sufferers Zoe and Aly explain their frustration with the limited treatment options available.
