Surgical Procedures

Dr. Schwartz’s surgical plans are built around two categories of treatment — lipedema reduction surgery, and skin excisions for patients whose skin has lost elasticity over the course of the disease.
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Lipedema Reduction Surgery

These lymphatic-sparing procedures focus on reducing painful, nodular lipedema fat to alleviate localized symptoms, restore functional mobility, and prevent further disease progression.

Lipedema Reduction Surgery of the Legs

Specialized lipedema reduction targeting diseased subcutaneous fat in the lower extremities to relieve tightness, heavy sensations, and swelling while protecting delicate lymphatic pathways.

Lipedema Reduction Surgery of the Thighs

Removes stubborn, tender lipedema fat deposits along the upper legs to minimize inner-thigh friction, improve walking gait, and ease localized discomfort.

Lipedema Reduction Surgery of the Buttock Shelf

Focuses on extracting heavy lipedema fat build-up around the upper gluteal region, reducing uncomfortable tissue overhanging and physical pressure.

Lipedema Reduction Surgery of the Hips

Targets painful fat lobules and asymmetry around the hip structure to balance lower-body proportions and improve overall mobility.

Lipedema Reduction Surgery of the Abdomen/Mons

Safely reduces diseased lipedema fat across the abdominal wall and pubic area to reduce tissue strain, inflammation, and torso heaviness.

Lipedema Reduction Surgery of the Arms

Extracts nodular lipedema tissue from the upper arms, relieving heaviness, arm tenderness, and skin pulling.

Skin Excisions (Including Lipectomy)

These excisional techniques directly remove excess, non-elastic skin and underlying tissue that remain or loosen significantly after volume reduction, aiding hygiene and functional movement.

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Lower Abdomen (Panniculectomy): Surgical excision of hanging skin folds and apron-like tissue (panniculus) on the lower belly to address skin breakdown, friction, and hygiene concerns.

Thigh (Lymphatic Sparing Thigh Lift): Direct removal of stretched, redundant skin along the inner or outer thighs to streamline leg contour and prevent painful chafing.

Arm (Lymphatic Sparing Arm Lift): Cuts away loose, hanging arm skin and underlying excess tissue to lighten arm weight and improve clothing fit.

Saddle Bag: Excision designed to reshape the outer lateral thigh and hip area by trimming persistent overhangs of lax skin and tissue.

Hip Roll: Removes excess folds of lax skin and tissue along the waistline and lower back to smooth out the sides of the torso.

Knee: Direct excision of excess skin and tissue folds surrounding the knee joint to lighten pressure on the joint and eliminate mobility blockages.

Calf: Trims loose, stretched skin along the lower leg and ankle area to refine the lower limb outline and fit into compression garments comfortably.

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