Lipedema and the Law: Patients' Rights

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In this episode of Lipedema Talks, inside the Lipedema Evolution 2026 congress, Letícia Miyamoto talks with Gabrielle Brandão, a lawyer and accountant with more than 25 years of experience in medical law and healthcare management. The subject goes beyond aesthetics: the rights of lipedema patients when facing health insurers. Gabrielle explains why it is essential to prove that lipedema is a disease, the decisive role of well-prepared medical records and reports, the need for a written denial from the insurer before going to court, and the advantage of an injunction over reimbursement. She talks about how the courts' view has evolved, the new ICD code, insurers' resistance to laser and liposuction, reports written by physical therapists and psychologists, and a recent case won in two weeks. Watch to understand how to secure treatment, including medications such as tirzepatide, through legal channels.