This patient came to us in the early stages of her lipedema. She was beginning to develop signs of ankle cuffing and was experiencing increased inflammation and pain in her lower legs. Dr. Schwartz performed Lipedema Reduction Surgery on her calves and ankles to reset the lymphatic system, by removing the lipedematous fat. This was the first stage of her Lipedema Reduction surgery.
This patient came to Total Lipedema Care with debilitating lipedema. The pain and swelling she experienced in her legs were so severe that she could hardly walk. Her mobility issues, pain, and increasing fibrosis was interfering with her daily life and progressively getting worse. Combined with the painful symptoms, this diseased fat fully encompassed her lower legs, calves, and ankles- resulting in severe ankle cuffing, fluid retention and constant inflammation. After seeking treatment, Dr. Jaime Schwartz developed a long-term treatment
plan to combat the chronic disorder. disorder.
