Lipedema is a chronic and often painful condition that many women struggle with – frequently without receiving the proper support. With us, you will meet an experienced team with specialised knowledge and a history of numerous lipedema treatments, as well as a deep understanding of the physical and emotional impact the condition can have.
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Lipedema is a disorder of fat distribution, where abnormal fat tissue accumulates—particularly on the legs, hips, and arms. It is often accompanied by tenderness, tightness, and a feeling of heaviness, and is frequently mistaken for ordinary overweight. The condition typically worsens over time, and many experience that exercise and diet have limited effect.
We have extensive experience in treating lipedema and offer personalised treatment plans based on the latest knowledge and your individual needs, with expertise in both surgical and non-surgical approaches to lipedema, including:
Treatment of lipedema focuses on removing diseased fat tissue to reduce pain, heaviness, and functional limitations. Traditional liposuction is primarily cosmetic, aiming to change shape and volume, whereas lipedema treatment is a medical intervention for a chronic condition.
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The duration depends on the type of treatment chosen and the number of areas of the body to be treated.
• Surgical treatment (liposuction) typically lasts 3–6 hours, including preparation and recovery.
• Conservative treatment such as compression therapy and manual lymphatic drainage is carried out over a longer period and requires regular sessions.
Treatment of lipedema focuses on removing diseased fat tissue to reduce pain, heaviness, and functional limitations. Traditional liposuction primarily has a cosmetic purpose – to change shape and volume – whereas lipedema treatment is a medical treatment for a chronic condition.
People diagnosed with lipedema who experience significant discomfort in daily life
Patients for whom conservative treatment no longer provides sufficient relief
Individuals in generally good health, without medical contraindications
Patients with realistic expectations and the motivation to follow the aftercare process
Lipedema typically affects:
Thighs and lower legs
Hips and buttocks
Upper arms
In rarer cases, forearms
The treatment can be targeted at one or more areas depending on symptoms and stage.
Conservative treatment: Compression stockings, manual lymphatic drainage, gentle exercise, and, if necessary, pain management.
Surgical treatment (liposuction): Performed under local anaesthesia with sedation or general anaesthesia. Small incisions are made, and the fatty tissue is removed using a gentle technique to protect the lymphatic system as much as possible.
Conservative treatment: No actual recovery time, but requires continuous effort and adjustments in daily life.
Surgery can provide long-term symptom relief, but lipedema is a chronic condition, and symptoms may return over time. Conservative treatment relieves symptoms but does not remove the fatty tissue.
Surgery: Infection, bleeding, sensory disturbances, uneven skin, fluid accumulation, scarring, and the need for additional treatment.
Conservative treatment: Generally very low risk, but compression may cause skin irritation or discomfort if not fitted correctly.
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