Health-related quality of life among lipedema patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Ulgar Boran Günay, Gülin Rana Talak, Anıl Demiröz, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa

Phlebology: The Journal of Venous Disease

Published online on December 24, 2025

Abstract

Phlebology, Ahead of Print.
ObjectivesLipedema is a chronic condition that predominantly affects women, leading to painful, disproportionate fat distribution in the limbs. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to characterize health-related quality of life (HRQoL) across ...