In this post, you will learn what lipedema is, how it differs from conditions like obesity and lymphedema, and why doctors often miss it. You will also see how specialists at The Roxbury Institute carefully examine symptoms, use targeted tests, and apply their expertise so patients can finally receive an accurate diagnosis and the right kind of treatment.

Lipedema surgery is a significant step in treatment, and each stage—before, during, and after surgery—plays an important role in a patient’s overall outcome.

While customized surgical combinations such as “Mommy Makeovers” are often associated with cosmetic goals, these same procedures adapted for patients with lipedema-related functional impairment can provide significant health benefits.