Frequently Asked Questions
Most patients return to light activities within a few days, with full recovery in a few weeks. You will be given a personal timeline at your consultation, along with guidance on compression garments and lymphatic massage.
The procedure is carried out under anaesthesia, so you will not feel pain during treatment. The water-assisted technique is gentler on the surrounding tissue than conventional liposuction, and most patients describe the days afterwards as soreness rather than pain. Pain relief is prescribed as part of your aftercare plan.
Lipedema is a chronic condition, so it is managed rather than cured. The fat cells removed during treatment do not return, and results are long-lasting when supported by compression, movement, and the aftercare plan we set out with you.
Yes. Both legs are usually treated in the same session where it is safe to do so. How many sessions you need depends on the stage of your lipedema and the volume being treated, and it is agreed with you before surgery.
Both are possible. Treatment does not affect fertility, and many patients are treated before planning a family. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, we will wait until after that period. Bring your plans to the consultation so timing can be set around them.
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