Is there any non surgical treatment for lipedema level 1? Or does Radiofrequency help with lipedema? (Photo)

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Is there any non surgical treatment for lipedema level 1? Or does Radiofrequency help with lipedema like vanquish me/btl exilis? I was always a women like Marilyn Monroe legs.(Thick but beauty shaped legs and I liked it) But then I gained weight and I see some cellulit in my legs and my legs are not in shape now. The left thight is also thicker than the right.There is no pain/swelling. Can it be lipedema or just fat legs? Are there any non surgical treatments? Does btl vanquish help?

Thomas Wright, MD · Answer

The cornerstone on which all lipedema treatment should be non surgical management of an anti inflammatory low refined carb diet and medical grade compression in the areas affected.  There are other non surgical  lifestyle recommendations, including exercise and weight loss that can help. Most experts, including myself recommend treatment of lipedema begin with conservative, nonsurgical measures first and then lipedema reduction surgery.  Your question about whether you have lipedema is hard to answer without a proper exam. Thank you for sharing your photos. I don't see any characteristic skin changes can be seen in lipedema.  The absence of pain or swelling also may indicate that you do not have lipedema. However, you may still have lipedema in an early form. You should seek an evaluation by a specialist whose is expert in diagnosing lipedema and who performs a  thorough exam to find out for sure.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Based on your rating and pictures, you do not have lipedema.
If your cellulite got worse from gaining weight that I suggest focusing on losing some of that excess weight. I don’t think you’re going to find nonsurgical treatment to do anything but keep med spas alive.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD

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