ArticleClinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology2014
Treatment of elderly patients with advanced lipedema: a combination of laser-assisted liposuction, medial thigh lift, and lower partial abdominoplasty.
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- [Differential diagnostics of lipedema and lymphedema : A practical guideline].Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete · 2018Guideline
- [Differential diagnostics of lipedema and lymphedema : A practical guideline].Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie · 2018Guideline
- Safety and Efficacy of Surgical Techniques in Treating Lipedema: Systematic Review.Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum · 2026Review
- Medial Thigh Lift with Tumescent Local Anesthesia: Advancing Outpatient Body Contouring.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Physiotherapy Intervention in the Immediate Postoperative Phase of Lipedema Surgery-Observational Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Outcomes of liposuction techniques for management of lipedema: a case series and narrative review.Annals of translational medicine · 2024Review
- Safety and Effectiveness of Liposuction Modalities in Managing Lipedema: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Archives of plastic surgery · 2024Article
- Standard of care for lipedema in the United States.Phlebology · 2021Article
- Survey Outcomes of Lipedema Reduction Surgery in the United States.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2021Article
- [Lipedema: up-to-date of a long forgotten disease].Wiener medizinische Wochenschrift (1946) · 2017Review
- Acute pulmonary edema following liposuction due to heart failure and atypical pneumonia.Wiener medizinische Wochenschrift (1946) · 2015Article
- Outcome, Complications, and Body Mass Index Correlation of Horizontal and Combined Horizontal and Vertical Thigh Lift: A 16-year Single-center Experience.Journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgeryArticle
- Complications Associated With Medial Thigh Lift: A Comprehensive Literature Review.Journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgeryReview
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Abstract
backgroundLipedema is a rare female disorder with a characteristic distribution of adipose tissue hypertrophy on the extremities, with pain and bruising. In advanced stages, reduction of adipose tissue is the only available effective treatment. In elderly patients with advanced lipedema, correction of increased skin laxity has to be considered for an optimal outcome.
methodsWe report on a tailored combined approach to improve advanced lipedema in elderly females with multiple comorbidities. Microcannular laser-assisted liposuction of the upper legs and knees is performed under tumescent anesthesia. Medial thigh lift and partial lower abdominoplasty with minimal undermining are used to correct skin laxity and prevent intertrigo. Postsurgical care with nonelastic flat knitted compression garments and manual lymph drainage are used.
resultsWe report on three women aged 55-77 years with advanced lipedema of the legs and multiple comorbidities. Using this step-by-step approach, a short operation time and early mobilization were possible. Minor adverse effects were temporary methemoglobinemia after tumescent anesthesia and postsurgical pain. No severe adverse effects were seen. Patient satisfaction was high.
conclusionA tailored approach may be useful in advanced lipedema and is applicable even in elderly patients with multiple comorbidities.
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