If you decide to have liposuction, careful planning is essential. It is important to know how much time, vacation days, and possibly financial resources you need to plan for. The number of liposuction procedures for lipedema depends on several factors, including the stage and distribution of the disease. This is the standard according to the 2017 Vienna Conference:
Sessions in stage 1 (whole leg type):
Sessions in stages 2 and 3 (whole leg type):
Arms in one session: Liposuction of the arms can be performed in one session, regardless of the stage of lipedema.
Number of sessions: More than 4 operations are generally not necessary and unnecessary. Liposuction of the entire leg in one session is considered dangerous and not in accordance with the guidelines. The proven concept is to divide the treatment into several sessions in order to proceed gently and safely.
The interval between operations should be at least 4 weeks to ensure a safe recovery. In general, one week should be taken into account when estimating the time off work. However, this may be longer in the case of activities that strain the legs.
Surgeon-specific differences: It is important to note that the exact procedure may vary from surgeon to surgeon. The 2- or 3-step concept described above is common, but individual adjustments are possible and are made according to the patient's needs.
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