Lipoedema
How we treat it
To start, you’ll require liposuction to remove the fat. Depending on the stage of the lipoedema and the area of abnormal fat, a decision is made on which method of liposuction would be most suitable.
Many doctors are dismissive of lipoedema, putting it down to just being overweight, however dieting or calorie restriction has very poor results in treating lipoedema.
All patient will have a blood test including progesterone, thyroid panel, insulin and vitamin D as we’ve found most have benefitted from correcting sub optimal hormone levels. Using bioidentical hormones, we can help bring levels back to where they should be.
We recommend replacing minerals were found to be deficient.
All patients who use The Original Sun-Chi Machine report benefits including a reduction in fluid retention, softening of their fatty tissue with a reduction in pain.
What is Lipoedema?
Lipoedema means fluid in the fat and may affect up to 11% of women. Lipoedema creates irregular fat distribution beneath your skin that can become painful over time, usually in the buttocks and legs and is often be mistaken for regular obesity or lymphedema.
Causes of Lipoedema
The exact causes of lipoedema are not fully understood, but doctors suspect female hormones play a role. As it affects mostly women and often begins or worsens at puberty, during pregnancy, following gynecologic surgery, and around the time of menopause.
Symptoms of Lipoedema
Typical symptoms of lipoedema include enlarged lower half and column-like legs which bruise easily and become tender to touch. As it progresses, one’s the lower body can grow heavier and the lipidemic fat can collect in the arms. It results in a typical upper body, chest, and abdomen but an out of proportionally large lower half.
