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flag TV host Josie Gibson paid £7,000 for private liposuction to treat lipoedema, a painful, genetic condition resistant to diet and exercise, after NHS wouldn’t cover it.

flag TV presenter Josie Gibson has revealed she underwent private liposuction to treat lipoedema, a chronic condition causing painful, disproportionate fat buildup in the legs and arms, primarily affecting women. flag She paid £7,000 for the procedure, which used Vaser technology to remove fat and tighten skin, and described it as a last resort after years of discomfort and resistance to diet and exercise. flag Gibson, a regular on ITV’s This Morning, said the surgery helped her finally see her ankles and improve her quality of life. flag Her specialist, Dr. Dennis Wolf, explained that lipoedema lacks a formal diagnostic test and is not covered by the NHS due to limited research, funding, and concerns about system strain. flag He emphasized the condition’s genetic nature, pain, and resistance to weight loss. flag Gibson also shared humorous anecdotes from under anesthesia. flag The discussion highlights the challenges patients face in accessing care for a poorly understood but impactful disorder.

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