I am 46 years old. I have lipodema and lymphedema (Stage 2) . I was diagnosed in June 2008. I am looking for any help with ultrasonic liposuction as I progress with this. I'm really scared about looking so disfigured. I am 5'4 and weigh 289 lbs, and my doctor really is of no help but to keep telling me to lose weight. I know this. He's a good doctor but I don't think he really knows enough about this. He just thinks I have lymphedema, but my physical therapist told me I have a lipodema as well. I wear compression. I have abdominal heaviness and my thighs seem to be just getting bigger and bigger. Please help me, I don't want to spend the rest of my life immobile because of this.
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Hello dear!
Thanks for the pictures and provided information as well.
Based on your photos, you are a great candidate for liposuction in the troubled area, and I think you'll get very good results.
In general, you need to be physically healthy and at a stable weight, have realistic exp...
Hi.
You need to be examined right away. Seromas after liposuction are really rare, and you may have a different problem. In any case, don't do anything yourself.
Recommendations vary significantly for compression garments (some surgeons do not use them at all).
The general recommendation for wearing compression garments after liposuction is around 6-8 weeks, depending on your surgeon's advice and your specific case. Here's a breakdown of typical...