Wie lange profitieren Lipödempatientinnen von der Liposuktion? Eine Nachuntersuchung nach durchschnittlich vier und acht Jahren

Translated title of the contribution: How long do patients with lipedema benefit from liposuction? A follow-up study performed an average of 4 and 8 years after surgery

A. Baumgartner*, M. Hüppe, W. Schmeller

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Abstract

A single-center study with a mail questionnaire - often in combination with clinical controls - was conducted in 85 patients with lipedema an average period of 4 and 8 years after liposuction was performed. After 4 years there was consistent improvement of spontaneous pain, tenderness, edema, hematoma and restriction of movement; the same was true for a self-assessment concerning cosmetic appearance, quality of life and general impairment. The reduction in conservative treatment (decongestive therapy, compression garments) required established 4 years after surgery still was maintained 8 years after surgery. These results demonstrate the long-term positive effects of liposuction in patients with lipedema.

Translated title of the contributionHow long do patients with lipedema benefit from liposuction? A follow-up study performed an average of 4 and 8 years after surgery
Original languageGerman
JournalLymphologie in Forschung und Praxis
Volume19
Issue number1
Pages (from-to)8-14
Number of pages7
ISSN1433-5255
Publication statusPublished - 06.2015

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