I honestly don’t even know how to put this into words… To go from hiding my body for decades… to now having my story featured in Marie Claire… …it’s something I never could’ve imagined. This journey wasn’t just about how I look. It was about finally understanding what was happening to my body, advocating for myself, and making the decision to go through six surgeries over two years to remove painful lipedema tissue. Every step of this process changed me… physically, mentally, and emotionally. ✨ If you want to read the full story, it’s under the “Life in Plastic” feature in the Beauty → Skincare section 👉 Link in bio And just to clarify part of my journey… my full torso procedure was performed by Dr. Kristopher Hamwi (formerly of ArtLipo), and I’m incredibly grateful for his work as well. My journey included multiple surgeons who each played a role in my results. I’m so thankful to @Marie Claire Magazine and @Elise | Beauty Writer + Expert for giving space to stories like mine. 💜 If you’re navigating lipedema or think you might be… you’re not alone. #lipedema #lipedemawarrior #lipedematransformation #lipedemaawareness #marieclaire