Key Takeaways Lipedema is a chronic disorder of abnormal fat of the lower body that resists diet and exercise and often affects lymphatic function. Thus, diagnosis and staging are necessary before surgery. Liposuction can minimize painful, disproportionate fat and enhance quality of life but remains an invasive procedure with general anesthesia, aesthetics, lymphatic, and long-term […]
How to Choose a Lipedema Surgeon Who Specializes in Your Care
Key Takeaways Select a surgeon with special lipedema training and board credentials who shows ongoing lymphatic-sparing education to minimize risk and optimize results. Put surgical experience first. You need case histories, before and after photos, and complication and recurrence rates to estimate what your outcomes are likely to be. Verify that the surgeon utilizes innovative, […]