An overview of the lipedema therapy options for you
In the initial phase of lipedema formation, wearing medical compression stockings regularly can slow down but not stop the pathological fat distribution disorder. In the long term, surgical removal of the diseased fat cells is the most effective and sustainable lipoedema therapy. A change in diet or diet and regular exercise cannot counteract the proliferation of these fat cells.
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edema reduction
- Compression eg by compression underwear
- Manual lymphatic drainage MLD
- Apparative intermittent compression AIK
- Movement
- liposuction
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pain relief
- Compression eg by compression underwear
- Manual lymphatic drainage MLD
- Apparative intermittent compression AIK
- liposuction
reduction of
hematoma tendency
- Compression eg by compression underwear
- Manual lymphatic drainage MLD
- Apparative intermittent compression AIK
- liposuction
reduction of
increased adipose tissue
- Compression eg by compression underwear
- Manual lymphatic drainage MLD
- Apparative intermittent compression AIK
- liposuction
prophylaxis of
mechanical complications
- Compression eg by compression underwear
- liposuction
- Further plastic surgical interventions
reduction of
accompanying obesity
- exercise therapy
- diet change
- Guideline-based treatment of obesity