Dr. Ana Torres, a plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon in Barcelona, directs the Dra. Ana Torres Institute at the Centro Médico Teknon and has established herself as an international reference in the treatment of lipedema. Her work combines daily clinical practice with intensive teaching and scientific endeavors, which include organizing international symposiums, practical courses for surgeons, and participating as a speaker at top-tier congresses.
Lipedema is a chronic disease of the fatty tissue that mainly affects women and that, for years, has been underdiagnosed and poorly understood. Today we know that it is not just an aesthetic problem, but a pathology with a direct impact on the mobility, pain, and quality of life of those who suffer from it. In this context, having specialists with proven experience and a solid international track record makes the difference.
A specialized institute for lipedema with an international vision
From Barcelona, the Dra. Ana Torres Institute (an international reference in the treatment of lipedema) has developed a comprehensive approach to lipedema that combines precise diagnosis, conservative treatment, and advanced surgery. Water-assisted liposuction (WAL) is our medical team’s preferred surgical technique, as it allows for the effective removal of lipedematous fat while maximally respecting lymphatic structures, resulting in a faster recovery for patients.
This approach is not limited to the operating room: the Institute works with a multidisciplinary team (post-surgical treatments, nutrition, physiotherapy, etc.) to accompany patients throughout the entire process, from the first visit to long-term follow-up. This global vision of lipedema is precisely what Dr. Torres shares in the various national and international scientific forums.
International Lipedema Symposium: two editions that have marked a turning point
To promote outreach and training in lipedema, Dr. Ana Torres has led the organization of two editions of the International Lipedema Symposium in Barcelona.
The first edition, held on March 14, 2020, was the first monographic symposium on lipedema ever organized. It brought together plastic surgeons, lymphedema specialists, physiotherapists, and patient associations, and was sponsored by scientific societies such as SECPRE and AECEP, which underscores the scientific rigor of the program.
The second edition, the II International Lipedema Symposium, took place on October 1, 2022, also in Barcelona. It consolidated itself as a meeting point for the multidisciplinary medical treatment of lipedema, with speakers from different countries and the active presence of associations such as AMAL and Adalipe, which underscored the importance of giving a voice to patients.
Through these two symposiums, Dr. Ana Torres has not only presented her experience in lipedema surgery, but has also facilitated the exchange of knowledge between professionals from different specialties and geographic backgrounds. This ability to generate a network and to bring some of the most prominent experts in lipedema to Barcelona reinforces her position as an internationally recognized specialist.
Hands On Lipedema Surgery: training surgeons from around the world
La faceta docente de la Dra. Torres, referente internacional en el tratamiento del lipedema, se materializa de forma especialmente clara en el programa Hands On Lipedema Surgery, una formación práctica en la que cirujanos plásticos y residentes de diversos países acuden a Barcelona para aprender de primera mano las técnicas quirúrgicas más avanzadas en el tratamiento del lipedema.
The first edition, held on January 19 and 20, 2024, at the Centro Médico Teknon, combined theoretical sessions with three live surgeries, round tables, and discussions of real cases. This format has been so well received that the course has been repeated in new editions, growing in content and international reach.
In January 2025, Teknon highlighted in an institutional news piece that the Dra. Ana Torres Institute, described as an “international reference in the surgical treatment of lipedema,” had successfully led a new edition of the Hands On Lipedema Surgery program, bringing together plastic surgeons and residents interested in perfecting their skills.
In July 2025, the 4th edition of the Hands On Lipedema Surgery Course was held, and the 5th edition is already announced for January 2026, also at the Centro Médico Teknon. The fact that these training sessions have had multiple editions with limited spots indicates growing demand, positioning Dr. Ana Torres as an international reference in the treatment of lipedema and her Institute as a leading center for the international training of surgeons in this field.
Speaker at international congresses: ISAPS, SECPRE, and presence in global forums
In addition to organizing her own symposiums and courses, Dr. Ana Torres actively participates as a speaker at national and international plastic and aesthetic surgery congresses.
On a global level, her participation in the ISAPS World Congress, the world congress of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, stands out. Dr. Torres was a speaker at the 2024 edition in a session dedicated to lipedema and participated in the ISAPS Olympiad World Congress 2025 in Singapore, where she is listed as an author in the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery supplement focused on the treatment of this condition.
On a national level, her presentation on “Lymphedema and Lipedema” at the 56th SECPRE Congress, along with multiple presentations at various editions of the AECEP MEETING—including “Lipedema Surgery” (2022), “Lipedema, State of the Art” (2024), and “Safety in Lipedema Surgery” (2025)—reinforce her role as a benchmark authority on this disease.
Dr. Torres is also an active member of AECEP, SECPRE, ISAPS, and ASAPS. She served as a board member of AECEP (2017–2019) and presided over the SCCPRE between 2022 and 2024. Furthermore, she is a member of WOPRASS, an international network of women plastic surgeons that promotes excellence and collaboration among specialists. These affiliations are not merely “titles”; rather, they involve continuous participation in scientific debates, the development of clinical recommendations, and constant updates on the best practices in plastic surgery and lipedema treatment.
What does all this mean for lipedema patients?
For a woman seeking solutions for her lipedema, these data translate into something very concrete: the peace of mind of placing herself in the hands of a team that not only treats the disease daily, but also studies it, explains it, and trains other specialists.
That Dr. Ana Torres organizes international symposiums, leads practical courses such as Hands On Lipedema Surgery, and participates as a speaker in congresses such as ISAPS, AECEP, or SECPRE means that:
- She is in direct contact with the latest scientific and technological advances in lipedema.
- She shares her experience with surgeons from other countries and, at the same time, incorporates the best contributions from the international community into her clinical practice.
- She has been recognized by scientific societies and referral centers as a key name in the surgical treatment of lipedema.
Dr. Torres, an international reference in the treatment of lipedema
Dr. Ana Torres’s career in the field of lipedema goes far beyond the consultation room and the operating room. Her role as an international reference is built upon three very clear pillars: a high volume of clinical experience, the organization of specific lipedema symposiums and courses in Barcelona, and a constant participation in top-tier congresses and scientific societies.
For anyone looking for a lipedema specialist in Spain and, in particular, a referral center in Barcelona, the Dra. Ana Torres Institute offers not only experience and advanced technology, but also a demonstrated commitment to training, research, and continuous improvement in the treatment of this disease.
At the Dra. Ana Torres Institute, located at the Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona, many lipedema patients have found a comprehensive response to their condition, combining accurate diagnosis, conservative treatment, and WAL surgery tailored to their case. Do not hesitate to contact us if you need to; our team is an international reference in the treatment of lipedema!
