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| Lymphedema Surgery Procedure Information |
Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer Surgery, can be an effective surgical treatment for lymphedema of the upper extremity. Lymph nodes are transferred from the groin with a feeding artery and vein to replace lymph nodes lost to surgery and/or radiation. Usually this porcedure is performed together with a DIEP flap breast reconstruction.. |
Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis, is a surgical treatment for lymphedema of the upper and lower extremity. Lymphatic vessels are connected directly to veins in the affected area to allow lymphatic drainage to occur. Dr. Granzow performs multiple types of surgical procedures to address this complex condition, including vascularized lymph node transfers and lymphaticovenous anastomoses. The different surgical options allow for a customized surgical treatment approach to this difficult problem. |
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| Related Procedure Information |
About Lymphedema An overview of lymphedema. Dr. Granzow performs multiple types of surgical procedures to address this complex condition, including vascularized lymph node transfers and lymphaticovenous anastomoses. The different surgical options allow for a customized surgical treatment approach to this difficult problem. |
Liposuction for Lymphedema, is different than the type of liposuction typically used for remove fat during aesthetic procedures. Liposuction is employedfor more advanced cases of lymphedema in cases where a limb is no longer compressible by conservative therapies. |
Non-Surgical Therapy, is an essential first step in the treatment of lymphedema. Modalities such as compressive therapy, bandaging and manual lymphatic drainage are important therapies for the treatment of lymphedema and may slow or prevent the progression of the condition. |
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| Breast Reconstruction Procedure Information |
DIEP flap The DIEP flap is state-of-the-art surgery designed for a breast that has been removed due to cancer or other disease. Dr. Granzow routinely performs this surgery and his extensive training and experience in this procedure allow him to achieve consistent and superior aesthetic results. |
Additional information About Breast Reconstruction Dr. Granzow performs the most advanced methods of breast reconstruction, including the advanced DIEP, SGAP and IGAP flaps. Please visit our sister website at www.BreastReconstructionosAngeles.com for more information. |
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| Aesthetic Procedure Information |
Aesthetic Procedures of the Body and Face Dr. Granzow is committed to providing the overall best possible result and is skilled in performing high quality aesthetic procedures as well. |