Ultrasound in Lipedema: What the Exam Reveals About Circulation

Lipedema Talks · Episódios

In this episode of Lipedema Talks, recorded in the context of the Lipedema Evolution 2026 congress, host Letícia Miyamoto welcomes Dr. Keller Santos, a vascular surgeon and sports physician. The conversation shows how ultrasound became the 'stethoscope of the vascular specialist' in lipedema, with a four-measurement protocol published in Phlebology that confirms the diagnosis. Dr. Keller talks about how lipedema and lymphedema differ on the exam, the coexistence with varicose veins in roughly 60% of cases, the importance of identifying the early stage, and the follow-up of disease progression. He also addresses internet myths, disproportionate pain, bruising, and capillary fragility. Watch to understand why the exam is painless and how it can change the quality of life of women living with lipedema.