Lipedema Canada Conference 2026

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Session 2: Lipedema 101 — Disease Overview: Definition, Prevalence, Pathophysiology

September 11, 2026 @ 9:05 am - 10:15 am

  • LipCan Conference
  • Foundations

About Session

A foundational overview of how lipedema is defined, diagnosed, and distinguished from related conditions.

9:05 AM — Lipedema 101: Differential Diagnoses, Comorbidities and Treatment Options — Dr. Giw Mostofizadeh-Haghighi, Dr. Amier Sweis

9:35 AM — Diagnostic Tools: Ruling Lipedema In or Out — Dr. Giw Mostofizadeh-Haghighi, Dr. Amier Sweis

Moderated by Dr. Johanna Stern

Speakers

Dr. Amier Sweis

Dr. Amier Sweis

Plastic Surgery Resident, Klinik Ernst Von Bergman - Germany
Dr. Giw Mostofizadeh-Haghighi

Dr. Giw Mostofizadeh-Haghighi

Chief Resident, Department of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Microsurgery, Ernst von Bergmann Hospital, Ernst von Bergmann Hospital

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