Can you use lipedema fat around the hips for a breast fat transfer?

August 13, 2024
Asked By:Francypants in Coffeyville, Kansas

I'm not even sure if I have lipedema as there's no definitive way to get a diagnosis. If I do have it I'm stage one. I am curious if I could use fat around my hips for a breast fat transfer if I have lipedema?

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October 2, 2024

Answer: Lipedema

Joel Patrick Maier, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Lipedema

Joel Patrick Maier, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 26, 2024

Answer: Fat transfer

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 26, 2024

Answer: Fat transfer

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 20, 2024

Answer: Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 20, 2024

Answer: Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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