Hi, I have always gained weight in my lower body, and I tend to keep it there no matter how much dieting and exercising. My legs do tend to swell often as the day goes on. My torso seems to always stays pretty small but legs/saddlebags just keep getting bigger, and in recent years I've started gaining a little fat in the upper arms, too. I'm researching doing Smart-Lipo to even out my lower body, and curious to find DR's near the NY area that are experienced with lipedema patients.
Answer: Lipedema surgeons in New York area. Few surgeons treat lipedema in the tri-state area, myself included. I strongly oppose smart-lipo and other laser devices on lipedema patients because they can fry lymphatic vessels and potentially worsen things. Many non-lipedema surgeons promote smart Lipo for skin tightening. However, I am not very excited about using them on patients with lipedema because of the risk of lifelong possible severe complications.
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Answer: Lipedema surgeons in New York area. Few surgeons treat lipedema in the tri-state area, myself included. I strongly oppose smart-lipo and other laser devices on lipedema patients because they can fry lymphatic vessels and potentially worsen things. Many non-lipedema surgeons promote smart Lipo for skin tightening. However, I am not very excited about using them on patients with lipedema because of the risk of lifelong possible severe complications.
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September 6, 2020
Answer: Questioning lipedema I do not think you warrants the diagnosis of lipedema. Some people simply have a more bottom heavy fat distribution. Liposuction and avoiding weight fluctuations is the best treatment. There are no experts other than those who do a lot of liposuction in this condition. The condition cannot be diagnosed other than by exclusion. Lower extremity Liposuction can be technically challenging and does not always deliver the type of results patients had anticipated. This is especially true for the upper inner thigh and the posterior aspect of the outer thigh. I suggest having multiple consultations with board-certified plastic surgeons in your area. Rather than trying to find somebody who claims to be an expert and lipedema you’re much better off finding the most talented Liposuction surgeon in your area. What do you want is to find a board-certified plastic surgeon who has the most experience and skill for lower extremity Liposuction with a proven track record. This means during inpatient consultations they should be able to pull out high numbers of before and after pictures. An experienced surgeon should be able to easily demonstrate 50 before and after pictures. Be aware that not all lower extremity Liposuction results even with the procedure is done correctly show impressive results on pictures. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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September 6, 2020
Answer: Questioning lipedema I do not think you warrants the diagnosis of lipedema. Some people simply have a more bottom heavy fat distribution. Liposuction and avoiding weight fluctuations is the best treatment. There are no experts other than those who do a lot of liposuction in this condition. The condition cannot be diagnosed other than by exclusion. Lower extremity Liposuction can be technically challenging and does not always deliver the type of results patients had anticipated. This is especially true for the upper inner thigh and the posterior aspect of the outer thigh. I suggest having multiple consultations with board-certified plastic surgeons in your area. Rather than trying to find somebody who claims to be an expert and lipedema you’re much better off finding the most talented Liposuction surgeon in your area. What do you want is to find a board-certified plastic surgeon who has the most experience and skill for lower extremity Liposuction with a proven track record. This means during inpatient consultations they should be able to pull out high numbers of before and after pictures. An experienced surgeon should be able to easily demonstrate 50 before and after pictures. Be aware that not all lower extremity Liposuction results even with the procedure is done correctly show impressive results on pictures. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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