I am wondering if I have lipedema or jut fat legs and thighs. Do I go to an endocrinologist for an evaluation? I have always had very sensitive calves, bruised easily, and wondered why. And my bottom half has always retained weight. Now that I turned 56 I have a stomach I never had before. What to do?
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When considering liposuction, it is important to remember the adage "it's not the car, it's the driver."
There are a number of available modalities for fat reduction (with new technologies arising regularly). It is important to seek out an experienced surgeon with a history of results....
Hello and thank you for your question. It can. indeed, be very confusing, with all the competing technologies all claiming to be the best. Vaser is a great option for liposuction to treat lipedema, but then so is standard liposuction using a power-assisted device or Body-Jet water-assisted lip...
I offer water (BodyJet) liposuction to my lymphedema patients (and also offer Power Lipo, VASER Lipo, Ulrasound Lipo, and Laser "Smart" Lipo). There is a myth that water lipo is better for lymphedema patients. It is NOT true and NOT based on any scientific evidence comparing water lipo to any ot...