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 contribution | How long do patients with lipedema benefit from liposuction? A follow-up study performed an average of 4 and 8 years after surgery |
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Original language | German |
Journal | Lymphologie in Forschung und Praxis |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 1 |
Pages (from-to) | 8-14 |
Number of pages | 7 |
ISSN | 1433-5255 |
Publication status | Published - 06.2015 |