
Agenda & Speakers
2026 Boston Lymphatic Symposium Preliminary Agenda
Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026
8 AM - 6 PM
Clinical Symposium | DAY 1
Lipedema 101: State of the Art/State of the Science
Basic Science: Molecular Biology & Genetics
Imaging Technology in Lipedema Diagnosis
LUNCH BREAK & LUNCH SYMPOSIUM
Lipedema Pain & Psychosocial challenges
Crossplay between Lipedema & Obesity
Nutritional approaches
New Frontiers in Conservative Treatment
COCKTAIL HOUR
Friday, Feb. 20, 2026
8 AM - 6 PM
Clinical Symposium | DAY 2
Multimodal therapy & Self management
Lipedema reduction surgery - PAL assisted
Lipedema reduction surgery - TLA technique
LUNCH BREAK & LUNCH SYMPOSIUM
Lipedema reduction surgery - WAL assisted
Lipedema reduction surgery - VASER assisted
Lipedema reduction surgery - RCTs & outlook
Panel discussion: Lipedema care across the globe
Friday, Feb. 20, 2026
8 AM - 6 PM
Patient Symposium | DAY 1
Panel discussion: Lipedema care across the globe
What do we know about Imaging in Lipedema?
What do we know about nutritional mangement for Lipedema?
What do we know about weight mangement for Lipedema?
LUNCH BREAK & LUNCH SYMPOSIUM
What do we know about GLP-1 Agonists for Lipedema?
Physio- and movement therapy for Lipedema
Lipedema Reduction Surgery: Lessons Learned
The Power of Patient Perspectives and Collaboration