Dr. Wright Reports on Benefits of Lipedema Reduction Surgery
This paper, " Lipedema Reduction Surgery Improves Pain, Mobility, Physical Function, and Quality of Life " is the first of its kind demonstrating mobility improvements that have been correlated with reduction in development of disability and improved mortality.
- This paper, " Lipedema Reduction Surgery Improves Pain, Mobility, Physical Function, and Quality of Life " is the first of its kind demonstrating mobility improvements that have been correlated with reduction in development of disability and improved mortality.
- The peer-reviewed publication presents a case series comparing data collected using NIH-developed outcome tools and orthopedic assessments before and after undergoing Lipedema Reduction Surgery.
- The procedure, "Lipedema Reduction Surgery," a newly validated surgical technique, is a derivative of lymph-sparing liposuction which is fundamentally different than cosmetic liposuction because it is focused on functional improvement, reduction of pain and swelling, and not esthetic changes.
- Dr. Wright, Medical Director at Lipedema Surgical Solutions stated, "This paper validates the benefits of surgical reduction of lipedema including improving mobility complications and knee function and mechanics.