Been told i have early stage 3 Lipedema in legs. Looking at pics of ppl that had Lipedema Lipo and they don’t look very successful which I was considering doing. My BMI is a 41 though and I afraid I’m never going to get it down unless I do something. It’s almost a catch 22. I did have WLS and have lost 70 lbs but have been stagnant for roughly 8 months now. Recommendations?
July 10, 2020
Answer: 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. My treatment algorithm includes a Lymphatic Sparing Thigh Lift. I presented this at the lipedema conference in 2017.
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July 10, 2020
Answer: 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. My treatment algorithm includes a Lymphatic Sparing Thigh Lift. I presented this at the lipedema conference in 2017.
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Answer: Lipedema stage 3 treatment recommendations Dear Madam, I hope you are doing well. Yes your BMI is over the liposuction criteria. In your case first it would be fine if you would try to lose weight on your own. If you can not, you would consider liposuction and skin removal options. According to my experience the best option is removal of excess fat from your legs and arms, later skin removal surgery should be done. It is a long journey around 1-2 years however if you would be patient, I believe that you see its result.
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Answer: Lipedema stage 3 treatment recommendations Dear Madam, I hope you are doing well. Yes your BMI is over the liposuction criteria. In your case first it would be fine if you would try to lose weight on your own. If you can not, you would consider liposuction and skin removal options. According to my experience the best option is removal of excess fat from your legs and arms, later skin removal surgery should be done. It is a long journey around 1-2 years however if you would be patient, I believe that you see its result.
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