About
Meet Dr. Georgina Nichols
If your legs feel heavy, tender, or stubbornly unchanged despite diet and exercise, you are not alone—and you are not imagining it. Dr. Georgina Nichols leads The Lipedema Clinic so patients can get clear education, honest sequencing, and specialist evaluation without being rushed.
Why Lipedema, Not Only Aesthetics
General aesthetic advice often fails women with lipedema-pattern symptoms. Tenderness, cuffing, disproportionate limb volume, and diet-resistant tissue are not “willpower problems.” This clinic exists to name those patterns carefully, separate education from diagnosis, and plan care that respects function, comfort, and long-term quality of life.
When procedural care is appropriate, planning emphasizes lymphatic-sparing technique and maintenance—not cosmetic contouring alone. Learn more in the lymphatic-sparing approach overview.
Credentials and Clinical Focus
- Double-board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of General Surgery.
- Clinical focus on lymphatic-sparing evaluation and surgical planning when procedural care is appropriate.
- Insurance documentation support, including medical necessity records and superbills where appropriate.
- Practice location: 3471 North Federal Highway Suite 312, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306.
Who She Sees
- In-person consultations and surgical planning for patients across Palm Beach and Broward counties.
- Virtual consultations for select New York City patients exploring travel for specialist care.
- Patients seeking clarity after years of mixed messages about weight, swelling, or “normal” aging.
How Consultations Work
- Typical consultation fee: $250 (coverage not guaranteed).
- Priority requests aim for a coordinator callback within 1 business day.
- Optional 2-minute symptom assessment helps organize what you are noticing before you talk.
- Discussions cover conservative foundations first, then candidacy and documentation when relevant.
How to Start
- Take the 2-minute symptom assessment to organize patterns worth discussing.
- Review treatment planning in South Florida for conservative-to-procedural sequencing.
- Call (561) 529-5077 or browse local pathways for Palm Beach, Broward, or NYC virtual care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who leads The Lipedema Clinic?
Dr. Georgina Nichols, a double-board-certified plastic surgeon, leads The Lipedema Clinic with a focus on lymphatic-sparing evaluation, practical education, and insurance documentation support.
Why does Dr. Nichols focus on lipedema?
Many patients arrive after years of being told their symptoms are only weight-related. Dr. Nichols built this clinic pathway so women can organize patterns, understand conservative-to-procedural sequencing, and get honest planning without pressure.
Where does Dr. Nichols see patients?
In-person care is available in South Florida (Palm Beach and Broward counties), with virtual consultations for select New York City patients exploring travel for surgery.
How much is a consultation?
The consultation fee is typically $250. A coordinator aims to call back within 1 business day after a priority request. Coverage is not guaranteed.
Is the website assessment a diagnosis?
No. The 2-minute assessment is educational screening only. Diagnosis and treatment planning require a clinical consultation.
Evidence Profile
Evidence level: Moderate. This page is educational and summarizes current clinical guidance and published research trends.
References
- Cleveland Clinic: Lipedema (2024) - Hospital
- Lymphatic Education and Research Network - Registry
- PubMed: Lipedema clinical literature (2023) - Review
Related Resources
$250 consultation · Coordinator callback within 1 business day. Online booking opens the practice scheduler; or request a callback after the assessment.
Book ConsultationTake 2-Minute AssessmentCall (561) 529-5077Medically reviewed by Dr. Georgina Nichols, last reviewed October 17, 2026. Educational content only. Not medical diagnosis.