Advancing Knowledge and Therapy for Lipedema

Welcome to ALT – The Advanced Lipedema Treatment program at The Roxbury Institute. The ALT method is a unique and highly specialized treatment for Lipedema developed by Dr. David Amron, the pioneer of Lipedema surgery in the United States. The goal of the ALT method is to provide the maximum disease treatment, prevention, and maximum cosmetic improvement to Lipedema patients from around the world.

The ALT method is based on specific principles and techniques developed in over 25 years of experience and 5000 successful, safe Lipedema surgeries by Dr. Amron, an internationally recognized leader in Lipedema surgery. Its success is not based on marketing gimmicks, but rather an artistically engineered systemic approach, a structured treatment plan and technical proficiency that is applied to every patient. Take the time to understand Dr. Amron’s uniquely specialized ALT method. The choice of your surgeon and their method is the most important decision you will make to safely and optimally treat Lipedema and transform your life. 

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The Balance & Proportion

Balanced and proportionate fat removal resulting in aesthetically pleasing body contouring results from the eye of an artist.

The Cosmetic Unit

Dr. Amron introduced the concept of the "Cosmetic Unit" to respect and sculpt each area of the body in 360° circumferentially.

The Safe Plane

Purely tumescent Water-Assisted Liposuction (WAL) to allow the surgeon to completely stay in the safe plane.

The Treatment Plan

Your ALT team of lipedema specialists collaborate and combine their expertise from thousands of surgeries to provide you with a comprehensive lipedema treatment plan that is customized for your unique needs and goals.  This integrated and personally tailored treatment plan ensures that you’ll receive the best possible care and results.

The

Principles

The

Technique

The Anesthetic Approach

Fat removal using only local and/or twilight anesthesia and in fewer procedures for rapid recovery and optimal results - no general anesthesia is required.

The 360° Approach

Highly specialized liposculpting technique using Dr. Amron’s proprietary 360° circumferential method - a technically engineered artistic three dimensional design.

The Five Step Multi-System Approach

Transformative results achieved through our technically advanced and engineered five step multi-system approach.

The Skill

ALT patients are in the hands of trusted experts with our board-certified dermatologic and plastic surgeons bringing over 25 years of experience in Lipedema surgery, complicated revision liposuction surgeries and plastic-reconstructive surgeries.

The Focus

Our expert surgeons are passionately dedicated to state-of-the-art treatment and results. Over 12,000 safe and successful liposuction surgeries performed. Committed to training select surgeons from around the world in the most advanced techniques.

The Recognition

Recognized by top-tier medical journals and media outlets including “The Doctors,” The Today Show, NBC News, PBS, Fox News, The Learning Channel (TLC), and many others.

The

Experience

Advanced Lipedema Treatment is The Solution for Lipedema.

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ALT is the solution
for Lipedema.

The Breakthrough is Advanced Lipedema Treatment (ALT)

The architect behind ALT, and the pioneer in lipedema surgery, Dr. David Amron has transformed the lives of thousands of lipedema patients with his revolutionary Advanced Lipedema Treatment. Over the course of his 25+ year career, he has performed over 12,000 successful liposuction surgeries, which led to breakthrough discoveries for preventing, treating, and managing lipedema. Dr. Amron’s mission in developing the Advanced Lipedema Treatment method was to help patients return to the fully active, healthy, and happy lives they are missing, and deserve. ALT is globally recognized as a highly specialized and advanced program to treat lipedema.

The Gold Standard for Lipedema Care

You’ve arrived at The Answer to your lipedema concerns. Finally, there is an effective solution to the physical and emotional pain of lipedema. Leading board-certified dermatologic surgeon, Dr. David Amron, has developed a unique three-dimensional circumferential approach to liposuction that views each body part in a comprehensive, complete fashion. Using a lymphatic sparing technique combining Water-Assisted Liposuction (WAL) in a tumescent fashion, the diseased fat is safely removed from within the “safe plane” of the subcutaneous layer using only local anesthesia and in fewer procedures — no general anesthesia is required! The goal of ALT is not only to remove accumulated fat and decongest fibrosis, but also to create  blending, balance, proportion, and the most aesthetically pleasing body contouring results with the eye of an artist.  Peer-adopted, validated by thousands of happy patients, and proprietary designed, today ALT is recognized worldwide as the gold standard for lipedema treatment.

Our Compassionate Approach and Philosophy

Advanced Lipedema Treatment’s philosophy is guided by the principle that our surgeons are treating not simply a disease, but a person with a disease. Prior to even meeting a new patient, empathy leads the way, with our surgeons and team holding a patient’s hand from the initial consultation through recovery.

At the core of our philosophy is science, a uniquely engineered approach, and technical prowess.

Our philosophy requires a deep understanding of lipedema combined with artistry to achieve maximal disease treatment and cosmetic outcome. Our elegant and skillful surgeons target disproportionate fat, so that the patient becomes balanced and proportionate.  Achieving this requires more than just removing the accumulated fat. Equally as important is the careful attention and skill employed through liposculpture to achieve aesthetically pleasing body contouring and cosmetic results, and to maximally decongest the tissues. For maximum improvement in each patient, Lipedema liposuction and liposculpture should accomplish four main goals: reduction of pain, improvement of symptoms, prevention of disease progression, and the best cosmetic outcome.

Advanced Lipedema Treatment is the product of decades of deeply caring for those suffering from lipedema. Today, Advanced Lipedema Treatment is recognized as the most effective and safest way to treat lipedema in fewer surgeries, without general anesthesia or risk of complications.  By combining years of experience, unmatched skill, an empathetic approach, and liposculpting artistry, Advanced Lipedema Treatment has provided a higher quality of life to thousands of people around the world.

Meet Dr. David Amron, The Lipedema Specialist

Dr. David Amron is a board-certified dermatologic surgeon and the pioneer of lipedema surgery in the United States. For the past 25+ years, he has performed over 12,000 life-changing liposuction surgeries, and over 5000 lipedema surgeries. Dr. Amron has widely published numerous articles in leading medical journals, and authored dermatologic surgery and medical textbook chapters.

To bring more awareness to this often misunderstood and misdiagnosed disease, Dr. Amron is frequently featured on international and national media outlets, such as “The Doctors,” The Today Show, NBC News, BBC, 60 Minutes Australia, PBS, Fox News, The Hallmark Channel, The Learning Channel (TLC), Livestrong.com, and countless others. He has contributed articles for major news and media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, Cosmopolitan, and more. Further, Dr. Amron created and hosts Lippy Logic, the first educational series covering all aspects of Lipedema from education and diagnosis to surgery and beyond.

Are You Among the 11% of Women Who Suffer from Lipedema?

Awareness for lipedema is on the rise. Today, this disfiguring disease has affected 17 million in the United States and 370 million worldwide. If you’re like many women, you may have lipedema and not even know it. While lipedema is a condition that causes disproportionate fat accumulation in the legs, buttocks, and arms — many doctors tell patients they’re simply obese based on BMI index and need to lose weight. These patients then proceed with Bariatric Surgery with little to no improvement of their lipedema. But one of the hallmarks of lipedema is that you can diet and exercise until the cows come home, but nothing works to shed the accumulating fat. To make matters worse, doctors often approach the lymphatic aspect of lipedema without understanding how important the fat storage part of lipedema is. In addition to cosmetic concerns, lipedema can lead to secondary health issues, such as swelling, tenderness, pain, joint problems, abnormal gait, unexplained bruising, and even permanent disability.

The emotional difficulties over your disfigurement can be equally as devastating to your quality of life. That’s why it’s crucial to get an early diagnosis so you can stop the progression of this dangerous disease in its tracks. A simple consultation with one of our experts can answer many of your questions and concerns, and you’ll learn the next steps to defeating your lipedema.

Why ALT is a Cut Above the Rest

Dr. David Amron developed the Advanced Lipedema Treatment method, which is a highly systematic, engineered approach to the most effective treatment for Lipedema. Our approach heals the root cause of Lipedema rather than just fixing the external symptoms. That means the whole you — to achieve optimal health and well-being. Beginning with an in-depth consultation and diagnosis, you’ll receive a customized program with a variety of treatments based on your unique needs and goals, which may include…

Lipedema Diagnosis

Nutritional Counseling


MLD & Decongestive Therapy

Lymphatic Sparing Liposuction Surgery

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Lifestyle Recommendations

Pre- and Post-Surgical IV Therapy

Be Your Best You.

If you’re suffering from the disfiguring disease lipedema, it can adversely affect all areas of your life — socially, professionally, and emotionally. The pain and discomfort of lipedema, along with feelings of embarrassment about body image, can have an extremely negative impact on your quality of life.

Advanced Lipedema Treatment can provide you with many life-changing benefits, including…

Improved mood

Pain-free mobility

Increased self-confidence

Higher energy

More active lifestyle

Greater sense of well-being


Better overall health

Enhanced social life

Improved body image

Advancing Knowledge
and Therapy for
Lipedema