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The full answer is we don't know whether Coolsculpting / Cryolipolysis is safe with lipedema. There are at least theoretical concerns that because there is increased inflammation in lipedema tissue there may be a greater risk of a bad outcome with Coolsculpting / Cryolipolysis. I am sorry I am not able to provide a more definitive answer, but the treatment has not been studied in patients with lipedema.
Thanks for your question and are we describing lymphedema here? If so, know that cryolipolysis is FDA cleared to treat fat and that lymph is not fat and there are no studies that I am aware of that this would do anything for you. Lymphedema is best treated with massage and bandaging, not with cryolipolysis.
Thank you for your question. As long as the area that you are Coolsculpting is different from the area that has lipedema, you are OK to treat. Best of luck!
Many insurance companies have medical policies that can possibly cover lipedema surgery. The insurance companies very restrictive "medical necessity" and plan restrictions that make it unlikely for many people to get coverage. The individual policies are complex, and the process for submitting...
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...
The honest answer is that your legs and symptoms maybe lipedema, but without a full history careful exam that involves feeling texture of the skin for nodule and softness. Please know that if you have lipedema it can be effectively managed with non surgical measures such as an active lifestyle,...
Far more important than the technique is the skill and experience of your plastic surgeon. Choose your surgeon rather than the technique and let them explain why one technique may be better than another. See the below link on some suggestions on finding the most qualified Plastic Surgeon for y...
Dr. Thomas Wright has been performing lipedema reduction surgery for nearly two decades. He is one of the most experienced lipedema surgeons in the US and world and as published his surgical outcomes in PRS global Open. His paper of lipedema reduction surgery showing improved mobility, knee...
You appear to be a candidate for liposuction. For best results, I recommend a hi definition procedure like VASER liposuction. I use VASER HI DEF with ThermiRF and fat grafting to get the most fat removal, skin tightening, contour and definition. This combination will give you the most toned ...
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