At The Krochmal Center for Plastic Surgery
Lipedema is a progressive disorder of diseased fat that just grows, and grows, and grows. The treatment is to thoroughly remove the fat so that it doesn’t grow back enough to cause a functional deficit. Schedule your consultation with Dr. Daniel Krochmal to learn the best options to fit your health needs!
Dr. Krochmal’s “Wipe-Out Liposuction” technique, or WipoLipo™ for short. It’s a technique used for patients with lipedema to remove as much of the fat as possible in any given surgery.
Liposuction involves removing fat through small incisions and metal tubes called “cannulas” that are connected to a vacuum. There are several variations on this theme involving mechanical and energy assistance.
A Brachioplasty, or Arm Lift, can remove the excess tissue on your arm to help improve upper extremity function and protect your shoulder from excess wear and tear.
After large volume liposuction for lipedema, you may be left with loose skin in your thighs. A Thigh Lift procedure may the be the perfect answer to removing that excess skin to reduce rubbing and irritation.
Lipedema can affect the lower abdomen. An Abdominoplasty to remove the lower abdominal skin and fat may improve your function, and lessen the likelihood of getting rashes where the skin rubs together.
44 yo Female with Lipedema. Following WipoLipo™ liposuction to her buttocks, thighs, and lower legs. 25.1 pounds were removed in 1 surgery.
38 yo Female with Lipedema. Following WipoLipo(TM) liposuction to her buttocks, thighs, and lower legs (and arms). 46.8 pounds were removed in 1 surgery (no, that’s not a typo).