This interview with Dr. Hakan Brorson depicts his finding a link between liposuction and third stage lymphedema.
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This article offers a history of the tumescent liposuction technique and a look at its future. Invented and popularized by dermatologists, the tumescent technique has consequences far beyond dermatologic surgery.
This article gives an overview of liposuction and describes the various methods used, including microcannular tumescent liposuction, which is often used for lipedema patients.
This is a review article of the available literature about lipedema. Epidemiology, clinical manifestations of lipedema, diagnosis, complementary tests, pathology and pathophysiology, and therapy options are described.
This is a Lipoedema Fact Sheet aimed at educating General Practitioners.
This article introduces lipedema and describes the epidemiology, clinical presentation and various stages, pathophysiology, current treatments and future treatments of the disease.
This article discusses the potential diagnosis of lipedema with respect to women whose bodies are becoming continually more pear-shaped (heavier lower half of the body).
This article describes a study demonstrating that water-jet assisted liposuction (WAL) is a gentle treatment method for lipoedema and lymphoedema.
This article describes the pathophysiology of lipoedema, how it is presented, how it has evolved, its psychological impact, and options for managing the condition.
This article offers an overview of lipedema and the need for greater awareness about the disease.