Lipedema.
LippyLipo (Specialized liposuction) for lipedema, a long-standing focus of Dr. Salameh.
Is this right for you?
Lipedema is a chronic condition that causes a disproportionate build-up of fat, usually in the legs and sometimes the arms. LippyLipo (Specialized liposuction) may be an option for patients who:
Have been diagnosed with lipedema.
Notice a disproportionate build-up of fat in the legs or arms.
Have pain, tenderness, or heaviness in the affected areas.
Have not found relief through diet, exercise, or conservative care.
LippyLipo (A Specialized
Liposuction)
Lipedema fat differs from ordinary fat and does not respond to diet or exercise. Removing it calls for a LippyLipo (specialized liposuction) technique rather than standard cosmetic liposuction.
Dr. Salameh focuses on lipedema and plans each procedure around the affected areas and the patient’s goals.
Lipedema is often mistaken for ordinary weight gain.
The first step is the right diagnosis.
Frequently asked.
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Lipedema is a chronic condition that causes a disproportionate build-up of fat, usually in the legs and sometimes the arms. It often runs in families and does not respond to diet or exercise.
LippyLipo (Specialized liposuction) can remove lipedema fat. Dr. Salameh focuses on this condition and plans treatment around the affected areas.
No. Lipedema liposuction is a specialized technique for a medical condition, different from standard cosmetic liposuction.
Dr. Salameh, whose work centers on lipedema.
All procedures are performed at our facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky.