The right time for an operation depends on several factors.
First of all, the diagnosis must be established so that you can be sure that it is a chronic disease that cannot be treated or can only be treated inadequately with other measures. That is why the educational work that we have been doing for a long time is so important. Because many affected patients are still not taken seriously enough, even by medical colleagues.
Once the diagnosis has been made, the first option is of course conservative therapy. Due to the “special prescription requirement”, you are entitled to manual lymph drainage and compression treatment at the expense of the health insurance company in accordance with the Therapeutic Products Ordinance.
If this treatment is not enough for you because your symptoms do not improve significantly, you want a permanent reduction in the circumference of the extremities and adjacent areas without further relapses, or you do not want to wear a compression corset permanently, then surgery is the appropriate therapy for you.
The advantages of an early diagnosis and operation are obvious. The less pronounced the disease, the less the skin is stretched. This means that you will have fewer operations and a tighter skin appearance, as the skin can retract better. In addition, you can enjoy your newly acquired, symptom-free life for longer!
In summary, it is of course up to each individual to decide when the right time has come to take this step.
That is why we will be happy to provide you with detailed advice and support.

We are familiar with classic liposuction mainly from the aesthetic sector, where we are not usually dealing with a disease but rather with unattractive fat deposits that are purely visually disturbing. The aim of liposuction here is primarily to create a harmonious body shape. The focus is therefore on the purely body-shaping component, and the suction volumes are not as large, as the fat layer does not have to be removed so radically. In this case, it is almost only the appearance that counts.
Liposuction of lipedema must be carried out much more thoroughly, because ultimately we want the operation to completely remove all diseased fat cells so that you remain free of symptoms without having to fear further relapses. This means, on the one hand, that the suction volume is significantly larger and the suction is more extensive, because we want to achieve the best possible result for you with as few operations as possible.

Every operation carries risks. However, the risks of liposuction can be minimized if the operation is performed by a qualified and experienced surgeon. Despite the greatest care, complications can occur during or after the operation, as with any surgical procedure. However, experience has shown that the risk potential is low with our operations.
As with any operation, there is a general risk of bruising and minor bleeding. Swelling and a feeling of tension due to increased accumulation of wound fluid occur in the first few weeks after the operation. The risk of infection and thrombosis is considered to be low. Allergies and intolerances may occur when administering medication or anesthetics. After the operation, numbness of the skin may occur, but this will subside again. Initial superficial skin irregularities usually disappear during the healing process, which takes several months, once the wound fluid has been completely absorbed and scarred hardening in the connective tissue has dissolved. If the skin does not retract as expected after a large-scale liposuction, excess skin may result. We usually treat any excess skin directly at the same time. We have the option of a minimally invasive plasma (Renuvion®) lift or a surgical lift, in which the excess skin is removed. You can also receive detailed advice on this during our consultation hours.

The procedure is performed under general anesthesia. It is possible that postoperative pain will occur after the procedure, which patients often describe as intense muscle soreness. However, the discomfort can usually be controlled with standard painkillers such as ibuprofen or paracetamol. In addition, swelling and bruising will occur for a certain period of time, which is normal. However, if the healing process is normal, patients will quickly be mobile again.