Conditions
in Beverly Hills, CA & Tucson, AZ

CONDITIONS

WHAT IS LIPEDEMA?

Lipedema is a fat disorder that can happen to women and men of all body types, which becomes more advanced, larger, and painful as it progresses.

Recovery Time : 1 - 2 weeks

DERCUM’S DISEASE

Dercum’s disease is best described as a syndrome that affects the body’s ability to break down fat, leading to the growth of small or large lipomas.

LIPOMAS

A lipoma is a small growth of fat cells found just beneath the surface of the skin. Most lipomas are painless and do not pose any potential risk.

LYMPHEDEMA

Lymphedema is a condition that can cause swelling in the arms or legs. Although there is no cure, it can be effectively managed through proper care.

 

SURGICAL TREATMENT PROCEDURES

TREATMENTS FOR LIPEDEMA

Lipedema treatment can range greatly from diet and exercise modifications to lymphatic sparing liposuction for the removal of the abnormal tissues.

Recovery Time : 1 - 2 weeks

LYMPHATIC SPARING ARM LIFT

Lipedema of the upper arms can cause the skin to become so large, there is a loss in elasticity and the skin becomes pendulous (a.k.a. “batwings”).

Recovery Time : 1 - 2 weeks

LYMPHATIC SPARING THIGH LIFT

A lymphatic sparing thigh lift for lipedema is a redundant skin and fat removal surgery to improve your mobility and prevent related skin infections.

Recovery Time : 1 - 2 weeks

UPPER BUTTOCK SHELF TREATMENT

Large, bulbous fat accumulations on the upper section of the buttock (shelf) disproportionately form from a genetic fat disorder known as lipedema.

Recovery Time : 1 - 2 weeks

MANUAL LIPEDEMA EXTRACTION

Referred to as “lipedema pearls,” nodules are intertwined in other connective tissues and firmly attached to the skin.

Recovery Time : 1 - 2 weeks