I am thinking of getting liposuction on my thighs. I fear that I might have stage 1 Lipedema and want to get a handle on things quickly. Does this look like stage 1 Lipedema? Will it respond well to liposuction?
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Joan Rivers would always start an uncomfortable dialogue with her famous phrase, can we talk?I tell my patients I want to talk to them like someone Is talking to me or my family.Based on the pictures you’ve shared, I don’t see how your legs are keeping you from doing the things you mention. In ...
This type of liposuction needs an expert and often you will not see a cosmetic result only some medical improvement. Rarely does insurance cover this. Best, Dr. Emer.
You don't appear to have any lipedema. You would do great with liposuction but be sure to get it done under tumescent local and with the smaller canulas for best results and safety.
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