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Medically reviewed by Lorcan BSc MBBS FRCA, Chief Medical Officer for The Private Clinic.
Last April 5th 2025
It is estimated that 11% of the female population suffer from lipoedema for years, access to lipoedema and . it was first in the 1940s, little has been made with the condition, with many medical professionals having no knowledge of the condition and often misdiagnosing patients.
What is lipoedema?
also spelt in the USA, is a condition that causes an build-up of fat in the legs. It is more likely to affect women, can be and in severe cases can affect daily life. The majority of cases of go undiagnosed with many patients being advised to lose weight but does not respond to weight loss or exercise which can leave many patients feeling frustrated. Without specialist care, may worsen over time, which is why early diagnosis and access to appropriate surgery or treatment is .
What are the symptoms of lipoedema?
The most common symptoms of include:
There are 3 different stages of lipoedema severity, can remain in one stage or progress from stage 1-3 over time.
What causes lipoedema?
The causes of lipoedema are not known however it is believed that hormonal changes such as puberty, pregnancy, and taking the contraceptive pill have been as potential factors that can bring on lipoedema . It is also believed that can be however it can miss a .
Lipoedema Surgery & Treatment
It is important to note that there is no cure for lipoedema and any treatments should be seen more as management of lipoedema .
The Private Clinic have launched a lipoedema treatment programme in with Mr Mouzakis to give patients clarity, structure and long-term support their treatment journey.
To ensure long-term success, must be wrapped in a clinical .
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What to Expect from our Lipoedema Treatments
There is a huge of liposuction treatments and techniques. What is when treating Lipoedema with Liposuction surgery is not causing any damage to the lymphatic system, which could then cause lymphodema, often referred to as Lymph sparing liposuction
Our at The Private Clinic use tumescent Vaser liposuction or micro lipo to help reduce the symptoms of .
is a technique where the areas being treated with are injected with fluid. This helps to the fatty tissue making it easier to remove whilst also constricting small blood vessels which the risk of and . The in the fluid also causes the area to become numb which makes it more comfortable to perform under local .
surgery, such as Liposuction, can be on all the areas by including the following:
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What is the recovery like after lipoedema surgery?
You will leave our liposuction clinic a post-surgery on the area/s treated. It is important that this garment is worn at all times (apart from when bathing) for two weeks and then at night only for another two weeks but up to 3 months post-procedure to ensure the best results.
Fluid leakage is common following liposuction treatment from the sites, this usually subsides after 48 hours. The fluid leakage in most cases is just excess tumescent fluid left over from the . We will you Nefertiti Neck Lift with Botox (please click the following web site) aftercare to help you manage this in a comfortable way.
Bruising and Swelling may occur a couple of days . should reduce after 2 weeks but swelling is likely to remain for around 1-3 months. It will reduce, we recommend exercise, an anti-inflammatory diet and lots of fluids to help encourage this.
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Frequently Asked Questions
for Lipoedema on the NHS is possible; however it is very to get NHS for this type of .
The first step is to get a diagnosis from your GP, once this has happened then your GP can apply for through your local (CCG). Each CCG has different regulations as to what they will and won’t fund and many are taken on a basis.
As well as strict regulations, the NHS also has wait-times for Lipo for Lipoedema procedures.
Many patients choose to seek for self-pay for lipoedema for these .
Our clinic setting allows Lipoedema patients to meet with our expert surgeon, who in for . Surgery is carried out at our state-of-the-art in . All aftercare are in the cost of the procedure and our 24-hour means you will be in the best of hands.
is as Lymphoedema.
Lymphoedema is a where the lymphatic system does not work and causes a build-up of excess fluid and swelling in the affected areas. It usually only occurs in one leg or arm and is often caused due to damage to lymph nodes which can happen as part of cancer therapy.
Lipoedema in comparison is a that causes a build up of fatty deposits in the affected areas. It affects both arms or legs symmetrically and although the cause is still relatively unknown, have presented those and genetics are that can make you more prone to .
Whilst both do cause an enlargement of the affected area, the cause is different. Another difference between the two conditions is that when pressure is applied to an area affected by lymphoedema, an indention mark may remain which does not happen when pressure is applied to an area affected by .
It is possible for patients with lipoedema to also have lymphoedema.
There is no real for Lymphoedema but treatments that and have been known to help reduce symptoms, along with a healthy and exercise. At The Private Clinic we offer Body which has been proven to help reduce limb and body swelling by effectively moving any excess fluid into and through the lymphatic vessels whilst blood .
There is no real cure for however the range of treatments on offer will help patients manage their condition, their symptoms and reduce the progression of the condition whilst also their overall health.
If left untreated, your symptoms may get worse and begin to affect your mobility, health, and quality of life. In some cases may be considered as part of a comprehensive approach to managing more or .
can also into if the excess starts to block vessels of the system which will prevent the natural drainage of lymph fluid.
We advise patients to allow 3-5 days before to work. This will depend on the nature of your role. Those in a job role that is highly strenuous may need to take extra time to allow time to heal.
Lipoedema Surgery Patient Testimonials
The Lipoedema UK 2021 Survey – Living with – Liposuction and Other was completed by 933 women who have lipoedema. 92% reported a reduction in size & swelling to limbs and 87% reported an overall in their of life after having liposuction for lipoedema.
There are a number of testimonials and that show that many experience benefits and improved quality of life from non-cosmetic liposuction for .
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