Are modalities such as Sculpsure and Coolsculpting helpful, harmful, or ineffective towards Lipedema patients? Are there any case studies on this? Thanks for the answers!
December 25, 2016
Answer: SculpSure Thank you for your question. I suggest that you move forward and consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon.
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December 25, 2016
Answer: SculpSure Thank you for your question. I suggest that you move forward and consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon.
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July 12, 2020
Answer: Is SculpSure Indicated, Helpful, or Harmful for Lipedema or Lymphedema Patients? Lipedema is a problem of enlargement of fat cells, affecting 11 % of women, primarily the lower extremities or buttocks, that can result in swelling, pain and blockage of the lymphatics which can then result in the swelling known as lymphedema.Lymphedema is caused by obstruction of the lymphatics in an extremity, usually the arm or leg. It can occur after lymph node dissection after mastectomy or radiation. It can be congenital, developmental or caused by infectious blockage of the lymph nodes. Sometimes there is massive swelling of the affected limb. It can occur in association with some cancers if there is obstruction of the veins and/or lymphatics of the legs or arms.The tissues are swollen with protein-containing fluid, and although there is a bulky appearance, it is not fat.SculpSure would be contra-indicated, should not be used, and standard medical treatment should be used, e.g., lymphedema pumps, compression sleeves or wraps, leg elevation, and for a subset of patients a microsurgical procedure that opens up blocked lymphatics.Since lymphedema is a different problem from excess fat, SculpSure is not effective and could potentially aggravate the swelling.For lipidema, its use is unknown and possibly harmful, if it caused more lymph fluid to be generated as the fat cells break down.
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July 12, 2020
Answer: Is SculpSure Indicated, Helpful, or Harmful for Lipedema or Lymphedema Patients? Lipedema is a problem of enlargement of fat cells, affecting 11 % of women, primarily the lower extremities or buttocks, that can result in swelling, pain and blockage of the lymphatics which can then result in the swelling known as lymphedema.Lymphedema is caused by obstruction of the lymphatics in an extremity, usually the arm or leg. It can occur after lymph node dissection after mastectomy or radiation. It can be congenital, developmental or caused by infectious blockage of the lymph nodes. Sometimes there is massive swelling of the affected limb. It can occur in association with some cancers if there is obstruction of the veins and/or lymphatics of the legs or arms.The tissues are swollen with protein-containing fluid, and although there is a bulky appearance, it is not fat.SculpSure would be contra-indicated, should not be used, and standard medical treatment should be used, e.g., lymphedema pumps, compression sleeves or wraps, leg elevation, and for a subset of patients a microsurgical procedure that opens up blocked lymphatics.Since lymphedema is a different problem from excess fat, SculpSure is not effective and could potentially aggravate the swelling.For lipidema, its use is unknown and possibly harmful, if it caused more lymph fluid to be generated as the fat cells break down.
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