I have Hypothyroid too, and I always thought that's why I am not able to lose weight, despite aerobics and walk and diet. I am attaching pictures, please advise if I should go for lipo. I have had thick legs even when I was very very thin.
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Hello there,Thank you for your question. Personally, I strongly prefer to avoid general anesthesia in lipedema surgery for a number of reasons, including safety, recovery and results. I prefer tumescent liposuction in my lipedema surgeries. The WAL can be used to infiltrate water in the tissue...
Hello,Thank you for your question. It is difficult to tell with the photos alone whether or not you have lipedema. Typically, patients get circumferential swelling to the legs all the way down. It does look like you have that type of fullness in the thighs all the way around. Usually patients ...
Because of the lipedema, you will experience more post op swelling and your post op care will need to be different. So, make sure to see a surgeon or cosmetic dermatologist with a lot of experience in liposuction and to give him or her your full medical history. Best, Dr. Nazarian
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