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Videos about lipedema

Our chief surgeon, Anastasia Ignatieva, explains what lipedema is, how it is diagnosed and treated, and what recovery looks like.

What lipedema is

What lipedema is, how it shows up and what treatment options exist.

Why lipedema is often mistaken for excess weight and what to look out for.

Diagnosis

How lipedema differs from lymphedema and which examinations help make the diagnosis.

Treatment and liposuction

How lipedema affects the legs and when surgery is considered.

Why lipedema fat barely responds to weight loss and what can be done.

What liposuction can do for lipedema, how to prepare and how treatment goes.

A short overview: preparation, the day of surgery and the first days after.

Specifics of thigh liposuction and common mistakes to avoid.

The surgeon answers common questions about anaesthesia and risks, including fat embolism.

Recovery

What rehabilitation after lipedema liposuction looks like and what helps recovery.

About the centre

How the centre works: from consultation and diagnostics to surgery and rehabilitation.

Treatment results

Before-and-after photos and videos of our patients are on a separate page.

See the results

Surgeon’s YouTube channel

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youtube.com/@drignatieva

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