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Josie Gibson reveals she had liposuction for lipoedema.
Summary
TV presenter Josie Gibson says she underwent liposuction on her legs after a lipoedema diagnosis and plans further procedures; she reported paying over £7,000 for work on her calves.
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TV presenter Josie Gibson has said she had liposuction on her legs after being diagnosed with lipoedema. She described years of symptoms, including heavy, swollen legs and bruising, and said the condition has affected her since childhood. Gibson told viewers she has paid over £7,000 for work on her calves and intends to have further procedures.
Key facts:
- Josie Gibson was diagnosed with lipoedema about a year before her surgery and had an operation in September.
- She reported childhood signs and described difficulty standing during recent filming because her legs felt heavy and swollen.
- The treatment she had included liposuction and a follow-up VASER procedure, and she said the cost for calves exceeded £7,000.
- NHS guidance notes lipoedema is a long-term condition of fat and connective tissue that affects limbs and is different from obesity.
Summary:
Gibson said the surgery helped her see reduced bulk in her lower legs and that she celebrated seeing her ankles for the first time since childhood. She plans more surgeries to address other areas of her body. Undetermined at this time.
