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 LIPOSUCTION

Lymphatic sparing liposuction is a medical treament for the safe removal of fibrous tissues and lipedema fat for patients with Stage I – IV lipedema.

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

TUMMY TUCK FOR LIPEDEMA

Some TLC patients with lipedema on the abdominal area of their body may qualify for a lymphatic sparing tummy tuck (an excess skin removal procedure).

Recovery Time : 1 - 2 weeks

PANNICULECTOMY FOR LIPEDEMA

A panniculectomy is the removal of heavy, hanging lower abdominal skin (apron fat), which may alleviate symptoms of lipedema (painful fat syndrome).

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