OUR MISSION is to provide support to young women who are experiencing the chronic symptoms of lipedema and help them obtain the resources needed to confirm a diagnosis and manage the disease.
What is Lipedema?
Lipedema is a chronic medical condition characterized by a symmetric buildup of adipose tissue (fat) in the legs and arms.
A common but under recognized disorder, lipedema may cause pain, swelling, and easy bruising. It may be accompanied by an unusual texture within the fat that can feel like rice, peas, or walnuts beneath the surface of the skin.
You’re Not Alone
“I knew something was wrong at the age of 12 when both my legs suddenly swelled up with no other explanation… I want younger patients to know how important it is to be your own advocate, get multiple opinions, do your research, and listen to your gut and your body.” - Laura, Age 35, Stage 2
“I was diagnosed last September. It’s an emotional roller coaster but it brings so much peace knowing it’s really not my fault I can’t lose weight like my friends and there is hope with different treatments. I want as many women to know as young as possible it gives them the best chance at early intervention and management.” - Ashley, Age 37 Stage 2
“I knew I had it when I found the same body type on an international instagram post. I felt validated that it wasn't just me. I would want younger patients to know that compression/preventative measures will be helpful even if it doesn't seem like it.” - Becca, Age 35, Stage 2
“I never understood why my legs and arms looked and felt so different than all of my friends. It didn’t matter what workouts I did or what diet I was on, they wouldn’t get toned or feel less heavy. When I was diagnosed with Lipedema a lightbulb went off and I realized that I wasn’t crazy and there really was a reason behind the way my body looked and reacted.” - Kara, Age 38, Stage 3
About Our Founder
Kasey Potts is a content creator, media host and lipedema ambassador who helps millennial moms overcome the overwhelm of everyday life with confidence, humor and style.
She is currently a regular on-air contributor for KTLA and the host of her own podcast, "Millennial Mom" where she holds conversations with expert guests around confidence, body image, and women's health issues alongside healthy lifestyle tips, humor and nostalgia.
In 2023, Kasey was diagnosed with Stage 2 Lipedema, a genetic tissue disorder that causes chronic pain and swelling in the extremities. After decades of body dysmorphia and disordered eating this diagnosis gave Kasey so many answers to a laundry list of questions she had been asking herself for years. Lipedema affects 11% of women in America and is wildly under-recognized by the medical industry. Kasey has made it her mission to bring awareness to lipedema and advocate for the medical industry to understand this disease and help women obtain treatment to alleviate their symptoms and optimize their quality of life.
