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The Role of Diet and Exercise in Managing Lipedema: Insights from Our Clinic
By Dr. Thomas Su | August 1, 2024
Most lipedema sufferers find managing lipedema a significant challenge in their lives. Finding ways to reduce the symptoms associated with the condition is difficult. Many doctors recommend diet and exercise as an effective solution for this medical problem. Unfortunately, this isn’t the answer that many patients are looking for. While diet and exercise can offer […]
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The Best Surgical and Non-Surgical Treatments for Loose Armpit Skin
By Dr. Thomas Su | July 29, 2024
If you have loose armpit skin, you’re likely eager to improve its appearance. Firm, toned skin is something that most women wish to achieve. Finding ways to enhance its aesthetic is paramount. Both surgical and non-surgical treatments available to tighten loose skin in the armpit area. But which options are most effective? Here, we’ll take […]
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Is Lipedema Surgery More Effective Than Ozempic?
By Dr. Thomas Su | May 15, 2024
Many women with lipedema seek out lipedema surgery to improve their quality of life. However, with the rise of Ozempic and other weight loss injections, some sufferers wonder if surgery is really necessary. Ozempic is an effective way for those with obesity to lose weight. However, can it assist those suffering from lipedema? What Is […]
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Will Calf Reduction Surgery Improve My Ankles Too?
By Dr. Thomas Su | May 15, 2024
Calf reduction surgery is an effective way to improve the appearance of the lower legs. However, it may or may not improve the appearance of the ankles. There are several kinds of calf reduction surgery. Some only address the calf muscle itself. That will not improve the ankles. Patients may benefit from more attractive ankles […]
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What Worsens Lipedema?
By Dr. Thomas Su | May 15, 2024
Lipedema is a progressive condition characterized by abnormal fat accumulation. Lipedema continues to develop over time, and primarily affects the lower body. At the present time, much remains unknown about the condition. Experts believe, however, that lipedema has a hormonal cause. Lipedema appears and worsens during times of hormonal change, such as puberty, pregnancy, and […]
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Will I Need More Than One Lipedema Surgery?
By Dr. Thomas Su | May 15, 2024
Whether a patient will require multiple lipedema surgeries depends on several factors. Usually, if a patient is at an early stage of the disease, only one surgery is needed. However, if patients are at a later stage, they may need several surgeries. That is because they have more abnormal fat to remove. To produce the […]
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An Insider’s Guide To Lipo Calf Reduction Surgery
By Dr. Thomas Su | May 15, 2024
Liposuction calf reduction surgery is the most effective way to improve the appearance of the calf area. By removing excess fat from the calves, this treatment creates a slimmer and more shapely leg silhouette. However, not all liposuction surgeons produce the same quality result. Here, we reveal an insider’s guide to this surgery so you […]
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Can Surgery Get Rid Of Lipedema?
By Dr. Thomas Su | May 15, 2024
Lipedema Surgery is an effective treatment for lipedema, but it cannot get rid of the condition completely. Nevertheless, it is the best treatment option available at the present time. Surgery addresses the cause of the disease, which is abnormal fat. By removing the fat, surgeries can improve the symptoms of lipedema significantly. However, surgery is […]
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What Happens If Lipedema Is Left Untreated?
By Dr. Thomas Su | May 15, 2024
Lipedema is a progressive condition which only worsens over time if left untreated. The abnormal fat that characterizes this condition continues to build up. Eventually, the affected limbs become larger and heavier. Sufferers develop nodules under their skin and lobules of fat. Over time, sufferers often become less mobile and suffer more pain in their […]
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What Is The New Treatment For Lipedema?
By Dr. Thomas Su | May 15, 2024
The latest and most effective treatment for lipedema is surgery. The surgical treatment for lipedema is liposuction of the affected areas. Surgery removes the diseased fat, reducing patients’ pain and improving their mobility. It is the most effective way to address lipedema at the present time. What Are the Treatments for Lipedema? There are both […]
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