Finding the best treatment for lipedema is something that all sufferers have as their top priority. Lipedema is a poorly understood condition, and many patients remain undiagnosed for years. As a result, their condition is much worse by the time they finally get their diagnosis. It can then be harder to treat since lipedema is a progressive condition. Although there is no cure, there are treatments available for lipedema. So, which is the most effective?
Some lipedema sufferers have expressed that they have found relief through cold water therapy. Could this option be the best choice for sufferers? Here, we take a closer look at what this treatment involves.
The Benefits Of Cold Water Therapy
Cold water offers some excellent health benefits. When water is about 50-60 degrees Fahrenheit, it can help several health conditions. One of those conditions is the swelling that occurs with lipedema. The cold water helps boost blood circulation. It also improves sleep and energy levels and decreases pain. It can bring mood improvements and reduce muscle soreness. Cold water also reduces inflammation inside the body, which is vital for lipedema sufferers.
How Does Cold Water Help Lipedema Sufferers?
If you have lipedema, you may have a suppressed immune system. Cold water therapies don’t just improve inflammation; they can boost immunity. If you practice deep breathing alongside cold water therapies, your immunity can improve. Deep breathing boosts lymphatic flow, especially when done alongside cold water therapies.
What Does Cold Water Therapy Involve?
You can easily add cold water therapies into your everyday life. They can involve something as simple as taking a cold shower or going for an outdoor swim. Cold water immersion therapy sessions are also available.
Will Cold Water Therapy Cure Lipedema?
Unfortunately, there is no cure for lipedema at present. Treatments available at the moment can only relieve the symptoms and improve the quality of life. There are two main kinds of treatment for lipedema – conservative and surgical. Cold water therapies are conventional treatment methods. While they can help relieve the unwanted symptoms of the condition, they cannot address the cause. Surgical treatment with liposuction addresses the causes of the problematic fat.
Does Liposuction Cure Lipedema?
As we’ve already said, lipedema currently has no cure. However, liposuction is the best treatment for the condition. It removes the diseased fat from the body, reducing the pain and discomfort associated with the condition. It also improves mobility and helps to restore self-esteem. Sufferers who undergo liposuction say they have a better quality of life afterward. Although liposuction won’t cure lipedema, its results are long-lasting. Patients can usually enjoy many years of relief from their most severe symptoms.
So, Which Treatment Should I Have?
If you would rather avoid surgery, cold water therapy is an excellent addition to your other conservative treatments. It works alongside manual lymphatic drainage, body brushing, deep breathing, and wearing compression garments. If you want a longer-lasting and more effective solution, liposuction is best. To find out more about the best treatment for lipedema, contact the ArtLipo team today.
Dr. Thomas Su, is the owner and cosmetic surgeon of Artistic Lipo. He has led our full-time clinic specializing in awake-only liposuction since 2007. Dr. Su began his medical career in internal medicine, practicing that until 2005, when he began to provide a full spectrum of non-invasive cosmetic procedures.
