Body Procedures
Lipoedema Treatment
Specialist assessment and staged, lymphatic-sparing liposuction for lipoedema, led by Dr Foued Hamza.
A Condition That Is Too Often Mistaken for Weight Gain
Lipoedema is a chronic condition in which fat builds up in a characteristic pattern, most often on the legs and sometimes the arms.
It affects women far more than men and often begins or worsens around times of hormonal change. The tissue can be tender to the touch, bruises easily, and does not respond to diet and exercise the way the rest of the body does. A clear cut-off at the ankle, with the feet spared, is often the clue. Many women spend years being told it is a weight problem. A proper diagnosis is the first step.
FOR YOUR LIPOEDEMA CARE?
Why Choose N1 Plastic Surgery
Diagnosis First:
Your consultation starts with an assessment of your symptoms, your history and your stage, so the plan fits you rather than a template.
Lymphatic-Sparing Technique:
Surgery for lipoedema uses a gentle liposuction approach chosen to protect the lymphatic vessels running through the tissue.
Staged, Region by Region:
Affected areas are often large, so treatment is planned in stages with recovery in between, rather than everything in one sitting.
Honest Expectations:
Surgery reduces the burden of lipoedema but does not cure it. We will be straight with you about what each option can realistically offer.
What Surgery Can Help With
Pain and Tenderness: Careful removal of lipoedema tissue is reported to reduce pain and tenderness in the treated areas.
Easy Bruising: Many patients notice less bruising once the affected tissue has been treated.
Swelling and Heaviness: Treated areas can feel lighter and less swollen, which can make daily movement more comfortable.
Lasting Improvement: Published long-term follow-up shows improvements holding over years, although the condition itself remains.
Works Alongside Conservative Care: Many patients are able to reduce the compression and drainage they relied on, though some continue at a lower level.
What to Expect During Your Lipoedema Journey
01
Consultation & Diagnosis
Your surgeon takes your history, examines the affected areas and confirms whether lipoedema is the cause and at what stage.
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Conservative Care First
Compression, manual lymphatic drainage, gentle movement and skin care are the foundation. We will discuss whether surgery is something you want to consider.
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A Staged Surgical Plan
If you proceed, treatment is planned region by region, with recovery between stages.
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Recovery & Ongoing Support
Compression is worn after each stage while swelling settles. Ongoing self-care still matters, and our team stays in touch throughout.
Recovery After Lipoedema Surgery
Stage by Stage: Recovery is planned around each stage, so your body has time to heal before the next region is treated.
Compression Garments: A compression garment is typically worn after each stage to support the tissue and help swelling settle.
Gradual Settling: Swelling reduces over weeks and months, and results continue to become clearer as the tissue settles.
Looking After Yourself: Skin care, tolerable movement and, for some patients, continued conservative care remain part of long-term management.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lipoedema
What is lipoedema?
Lipoedema is a chronic fat-distribution condition that mostly affects women, usually on the legs and sometimes the arms. The tissue is often tender, bruises easily and resists diet and exercise.
How is lipoedema different from lymphoedema?
Lymphoedema is a problem of the lymphatic system, while lipoedema is a disorder of fat distribution. The two can occur together, which is one reason a specialist assessment matters.
Will diet and exercise get rid of lipoedema fat?
Healthy habits matter for overall wellbeing, but lipoedema tissue typically does not respond to them in the same way as ordinary fat. This is not a failure of effort.
Can surgery cure lipoedema?
No. Surgery does not cure lipoedema. It can reduce symptoms such as pain, tenderness, bruising and swelling, but the condition remains and ongoing care still matters.
Do I need surgery?
Not necessarily. Compression, manual lymphatic drainage and movement are well established first-line care. We will help you decide whether surgery is right for you.
Where do I start?
With a consultation and diagnosis rather than a surgical date. Book a consultation and we will assess your symptoms and talk through your options with no pressure.
Start With a Proper Diagnosis
Being believed and properly assessed is where many women with lipoedema begin. Our team is here when you are ready, with no pressure to rush any part of it.
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