Does anyone in Dallas treat Lipedema?

Lipedema is a very underdiagnosed condition in the US and the world. This is mainly from a lack of understanding. There are a lot of symptoms and differences from just weight gain. However, I would need to understand a lot more about your particular case. As an FYI, there is a small group of us that is working very closely with the lipedema community to educate as well as develop Standard of Care Guidelines for the US. 
For more information please visit our lipedema educational website.


Hope this helps!
Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS

Diplomate, American Board of Plastic Surgery 
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery
USC Keck School of Medicine
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
#RealSelf100Surgeon 

#RealSelfCORESurgeon

Lipedema affects nearly 25 million women in the US. As a board certified plastic surgeon and a board certified lymphedema expert, I manage complex lip edema cases with a combination of liposuction and skin tightening procedures. 
Most cases of lipedema improve with liposuction and fat lipolysis with laser and Coolsculpting. A combination approach is ideal. 
Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Lipidema may affect as many as 11% of all women and is when fat is distributed in an irregular way below the skin.  This most commonly involves distribution to the legs buttocks and thighs.  While it may begin as a cosmetic problem it can evolve into pain.   Unfortunately, many health care providers do not properly diagnose lipidema, and instead call it metabolic syndrome or obesity.  This is a problem because lipidema can lead to other problems such as infections and fibrosis.  There are many patients with Lipidema who have normal BMI.  Most plastic surgeons can treat lipdema with treatments such as liposuction.  It is important to do a thorough history and understand a patient's medical history as some hormones can play a role.  There is definitely a genetic predominance in my experience.  It is a privilege to take care of patient's with lipidema as surgery can enhance a patient's life and improve their self image.
David Azouz M.D. 
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 
Medical City Dallas