Does liposuction for lipedema reduce cellulite or make it worse?

liposuction typically makes cellulite more apparent unless there is internal heating and fat grafting.  In general liposuction is for size and contour, three re other procedures for cellulite.  If you have loose skin it needs to also be removed.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Cellulite and lipedema are different diseases. Cellulite is a very common condition in women with up to 80% of women having some degree of cellulite changes. Lipedema is a subcutaneous adipose tissue disease that causes fibrous nodules in the affected tissue. Treatment of lipedema with liposuction does not affect cellulite changes. Liposuction or more correctly Lipedema Reduction Surgery reduces the number of nodules in the subcutaneous tissue.. It can improve mobility, and decrease pain and swelling. However, it does not affect cellulite changes.

Lipedema liposuction involves the (1) mechanical release of fibrosis and (2) suction of fat with the use of power-assisted liposuction (PAL) devices. Lipedema liposuction generally improves associated cellulite changes, but there are always exceptions and cases where this is not seen. Cellulite occurs when fibrous bands pull the skin down from underneath, creating a "dimpled" appearance. The liposuction cannulas can help release the fibrosis, and therefore "push" the skin back up to improve that dimpled appearance.