Can have I have lipedema surgery with varicose veins? (Photos)

Taylor Made than you for sharing your photos. Not every varicose vein needs to be treated before lipedema reduction surgery, however, when there are either some large varicose veins or a large number of smaller varicose veins it is best to get them treated before lipedema reduction surgery. There is an increase in venous disease in women with lipedema and venous disease increases inflammation in the legs and can worsen leg symptoms. However, probably the most important reason to get the varicose treated is the veins can lead to increased bleeding during and immediately post op from the surgery. Most expert including myself recommend a comprehensive approach to treating lipedema with a low carb anti- inflammatory diet , medical grade compression before and after lipedema reduction surgery.

Varicose veins and venous insufficiency are a common issue for many women, and they often become more pronounced with age.
Lipedema patients who have varicose veins or venous in-sufficiency, it is almost always better to treat the Lipedema first with properly done liposuction surgery. The reason for this is that the release of fibrosis and decongestion from liposuction greatly reduces the hydrostatic pressure in the tissues surrounding the veins and reduces pressure in the veins.
This tends to improve the varicose veins and venous insufficiency, but more importantly, it allows for more successful subsequent venous therapy, if needed. This is one more reason why proper tumescent anesthesia with fluid should always be given as a preparatory step to cause vasoconstriction and reduce bleeding during Lipedema liposuction surgery.

Scientifically the best is first having your varicous veins been treated and later have your liposuction surgery. Technically it is possible to perform your liposuction first however, untreated veins can cause some serious complications or extended recovery for liposuction. That's why it would be fine if you have treatment for your veins.