About Liposuction for Lymphedema
Specialized Liposuction for Advanced Lymphedema of the Extremity
Patients whose lymphedema has progressed to the point that their limbs no longer adequately respond to conservative or lymphatic compression therapy may be candidates for liposuction which is specially adapted to treat this advanced condition. The liposuction technique is different from the normal cosmetic liposuction methods and has been pioneered by Dr. Hakan Brorson in Malmo, Sweden.
This specialized liposuction appears to be effective in reducing the size and firmness of the affected arm or leg. However, a significant drawback of the technique as it is currently performed is that the procedure must be followed by lifelong use of compression garments to prevent recurrence of the lymphedema.
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