For women living with lipedema
If diet and exercise never change your legs, the problem may not be willpower
Lipedema is missed for years and mistaken for a weight problem. In a free 30-minute online session, Prof. Dr. Ferit Demirkan explains it in plain language and answers your questions live.
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Your camera stays off and your microphone muted. Nothing to pay, nothing to commit to.
- Lipedema or weight gain: how to tell the difference
- Which stage you are at, and what that means for you
- What surgery changes, and what it does not
- Ask your own questions live, anonymously if you prefer
- Free
- 30 minutes
- Online on Zoom
- Subtitles in your language
Is this session for you?
If you have been trying for years
Your legs and hips do not change however carefully you eat or train. The reason may not be your effort.
If nobody has given you an answer
Pain, tenderness, easy bruising and heavy legs are the signs of lipedema that get overlooked most often.
If you are thinking about surgery
Hear what it realistically achieves, where its limits are and what recovery is like, without a sales pitch.
A limited number of free consultations
Alongside the webinar, a small number of free one-to-one consultations are offered to those who ask for one.
- Applications are reviewed by the surgical team and selected by medical suitability, not first-come-first-served and never by lottery.
- Selection happens before the webinar, so you attend to learn, not to compete for a place.
- Applying is optional. You can register for the webinar without it.
Who is speaking
Prof. Dr. Ferit Demirkan is a specialist in aesthetic, plastic and reconstructive surgery. He performs his procedures at the JCI-accredited Acıbadem Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul.
- European Board Certified (EBOPRAS)
- 30+ years of experience
- Trained in the USA, Taiwan and Belgium
- Acıbadem Ataşehir Hospital, Istanbul
Questions people ask before joining
Is it really free?
Yes. The session is free and educational, with nothing to pay and no obligation to book anything afterwards.
Can I join if I have no diagnosis?
Yes. The session is written for women who suspect lipedema as much as for those who already have a diagnosis.
Will anyone see or hear me?
No. Your camera stays off and your microphone is muted throughout, and you can ask your questions in writing without giving your name. The session is recorded for the clinic's internal use only, kept for up to one year, never published anywhere, and no participant is identifiable from it.
What language is it in?
The session is held on Zoom in English, with live subtitles you can follow in the language of your choice.
How are the free consultation places decided?
Applications are reviewed by the surgical team and selected by medical suitability. It is not first-come-first-served and it is not a lottery. Selection takes place before the webinar, and attending is not a condition of being selected.
What happens to my photos and health information?
They are shared only with the surgical team for the suitability review, stored securely, never published, and kept only for as long as the review needs them.