Compression, lymphatic drainage and exercise make lipedema more bearable and are part of aftercare. They are not our core service – the definitive treatment of the diseased fat tissue is surgical.
Used deliberately, these measures reduce symptoms and protect the surgical result.
Made-to-measure flat-knit garments reduce the feeling of tension and heaviness during the day. They do not remove diseased fat tissue, but they make daily life more tolerable and support the result after surgery.
Useful where there is a coexisting lymphatic component or marked oedema. The effect on pain is real but temporary.
Swimming, aqua fitness, cycling and strength training improve venous and lymphatic return and protect joints. Weight management addresses the obesity component, not the lipedema itself.
Care of skin folds, self-drainage techniques, breathing exercises and pacing help with day-to-day symptom control.
Being honest about this saves years of ineffective effort.
This is why we plan lipedema treatment primarily surgically: lymph-sparing liposuction removes the pathological tissue permanently, while compression then supports healing and the final contour.
This page provides information on treatment options and does not replace medical advice. Whether a procedure suits you can only be assessed after a personal examination.
If compression and drainage no longer control your symptoms, we will assess whether surgery is the right next step.