Knee fat - Is it lipedema? Would liposuction help? (photo)

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Hello, I am not sure if i have lipedema or just "stubborn" fat but for all my life my knees and calves/ankles had a swollen look. I am looking to improve the appearance of my legs, mostly focusing on my knees. I am a 27 y.o, 162cm, 50kg with no kids. Would liposuction help? Is it perhaps an "overkill"? What are the alternatives?

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

You are an excellent candidate for liposuction.  You have excess medial knee fat and can be easily treated with liposuction.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Thomas Wright, MD · Answer

From your description and your photos, it is possible but not that likely that you have lipedema as you don't report symptoms.  Proper diagnosis of lipedema requires a detailed history and specialized focused exam by a physician with experience diagnosing lipedema. However, your concerns about ankles, calves, and knee could certainly be treated by a surgeon who is experienced and expert with calf and ankle liposuction. Knee, Calf and ankle liposuction requires a special set of skills. Only a few surgeons specialize in knee, calf and ankle liposuction because it requires extensive knowledge of the lower extremity anatomy and in inexperienced hands complications can occur.

David Hansen, MD · Answer

Most patients do not have lipedema and liposuction is all they really need.  Be sure to  get it done under local and with quantum/bodytite/morpheus for the best looking skin afterwards. Knees, calves and ankles can really look amazing with lipo by the right doc.

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