Therapeutic concepts to prevent lymphoedema after lymphological liposculpture in case of lipoedema.

F-J. Schingale, Orthopadie Technik, 9/2006 Spec. Ed.

Only a few years ago, operations on patients with lipoedema were refused by the lympho-scientific associations. More recently liposuctions have become acknowledged operations. As the lymphatic system may be affected with this condition, the operations have to be performed gently. To minimize the risk of a postoperative lymphoedema, our patients have to undergo a postoperative programme.