Will I Need to Wear Lipedema Compression Garments After Surgery?
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by Dr. Thomas Su
7M ago
Patients with lipedema usually wear lipedema compression garments as part of their everyday wardrobe. Indeed, compression is a critical component of conservative lipedema treatment methods. As conservative treatments are time-consuming and only produce temporary relief, more patients are undergoing surgery. Liposuction represents a longer-lasting and life-improving treatment for this poorly understood disease. But can you get rid of your compression garments after your procedure?   Why is Compression So Important for Lipedema?   Compression garments form a crucial component of conser ..read more
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What Can a Lipedema Surgeon Do to Help Patients?
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by Dr. Thomas Su
7M ago
Finding a skilled and experienced lipedema surgeon is crucial if you believe you have lipedema. Many doctors remain unaware of this surprisingly common fat-related condition. Often, even those who are aware lipedema cannot spot the critical symptoms. As a result, it’s challenging to receive a diagnosis and even harder to get effective treatment. Lipedema surgeons are able to help patients enjoy a better quality of life. Surgery is the most effective treatment for lipedema available at the present time. After surgery, patients report improved mobility, reduced pain, and better self-esteem.  ..read more
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A Lipedema Awareness Month Guide to Treatments
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by Dr. Thomas Su
7M ago
Lipedema Awareness Month occurs every June. People with lipedema and doctors that treat them hope to increase understanding and knowledge of this disease. Unfortunately, many people, including medical professionals, still fail to recognize its symptoms. Millions of people, mostly women, around the world suffer from lipedema. Yet very doctors can spot the signs of this condition. Most have never even heard of it. That makes it very difficult to get a diagnosis in the first place. Even after getting a diagnosis, many sufferers struggle to access suitable treatments. So, what options are availabl ..read more
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Can I Cure Lipedema with Diet and Exercise?
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by Dr. Thomas Su
7M ago
Is it possible to cure lipedema with diet and exercise? That’s a question many sufferers ask. Unfortunately, the answer is no. There is currently no cure for lipedema. There are treatments available that can help sufferers to manage the condition. But none of the available options are a cure. Lipedema continues to progress, and no amount of dieting or workouts can help. Why Do People Believe a Healthy Lifestyle Can Cure Lipedema? Many people have never heard of lipedema, even within the healthcare field. It’s rare for even those who are aware of it to understand it or its symptoms. Many lipede ..read more
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Is Lipedema Awareness Improving Amongst Family Doctors?
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by Dr. Thomas Su
7M ago
During June, we marked the annual occurrence of Lipedema Awareness Week. Yet, despite this yearly event, there remains a lack of knowledge and understanding of this condition. Although around 11% of women worldwide suffer from lipedema, many people have never heard of it. The general public tends to remain ignorant of lipedema as a condition. But surprisingly and worryingly, many physicians also remain unaware of the disease. Many are unable to spot the signs of the disease. Many more confuse the disease with other similar conditions.  With this in mind, it isn’t hard to see why sufferers ..read more
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Will Liposuction for Lipedema Give Me Slim Legs?
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by Dr. Thomas Su
7M ago
Many patients who receive a diagnosis seek out liposuction for lipedema. Although there are conservative treatments available for lipedema, these address only the symptoms, not the cause of the disease. The benefits they offer are only short-term and temporary. Surgery, on the other hand, offers long-lasting relief from pain and mobility issues. Most importantly, surgery can restore a more proportionate body shape for many patients. That helps patients to overcome the self-confidence and self-esteem issues that they experience surrounding their body shapes. Many lipedema sufferers believe lipo ..read more
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Why is It So Hard to Get a Lipedema Diagnosis?
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by Kristopher Hamwi
7M ago
For many sufferers, getting a lipedema diagnosis is especially difficult. Recent studies show that, on average, sufferers wait between 15 and 18 years to receive their diagnosis. Lipedema is a progressive condition, and so the disease worsens significantly during that time. Many patients only receive an accurate diagnosis years after they show symptoms, which means their condition is very advanced. They are more likely to have a poor quality of life and experience significant pain and mobility problems. Not only that, they’re also likely to have poor mental health after waiting for so long for ..read more
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There Are No Lipedema Specialists Near Me – What Can I Do?
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by Kristopher Hamwi
7M ago
On receiving a diagnosis, many sufferers’ first thought is, “There are no lipedema specialists near me! What can I do?” Finding a specialist in this poorly understood condition is crucial to get appropriate treatment. The earlier a patient can get treatment, the better their outcome. But what do you do if there is no specialist anywhere nearby? For those living in rural areas or small towns, the chances of finding a lipedema specialist are low. Fortunately, though, there is a solution. The best specialists can offer virtual consultation services thanks to the power of telemedicine. That means ..read more
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What Do Experts Know About Possible Lipedema Causes?
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by Kristopher Hamwi
7M ago
Unfortunately, experts still know surprisingly little about possible lipedema causes. Although the first identification of lipedema as a disease came about in the 1940s, it’s still a poorly understood condition. Until recently, experts conducted few studies and did little research into lipedema. Today, there is more information available. Yet many medical professionals remain unaware of lipedema’s existence.  Why Do Doctors Know So Little About Lipedema? Doctors know very little about lipedema because they have a poor understanding of the lymphatic system in the first place. Doctors spend ..read more
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Can I Have Upper Arm Liposuction if I’ve Had Arm Lipo Before?
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by Kristopher Hamwi
8M ago
If you’ve already undergone arm lipo, you may wonder whether you can have upper arm liposuction again. Sometimes, patients aren’t completely happy with the result of their arm lipo surgery. In other cases, patients gain weight after their procedure and need another surgery to restore their contours. In these situations, patients may seek out arm lipo for a second time. But is a second procedure possible after already having arm lipo once? The good news is that, yes, repeat liposuction procedures are possible. However, there are some considerations to take into account. What Does Upper Arm Lipo ..read more
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