Lipedema
There are several liposuction techniques. All remove fat cells through suction, but they vary in terms of the technology used. Dr Mouzakis uses Vaser and MicroLipo to treat lipoedema with highly effective results.
As with traditional liposuction, a solution composed of saline, local anaesthetic, and adrenaline is first inserted into the target area to help break up the fat cells. In MicroLipo, a specially designed microcannula is inserted which emulsifies the fatty tissue, before it is suctioned out.
Lipo for Lipedema
What is lipoedema?
Lipoedema is a disorder of the adipose or fat tissue and it almost wholly seen in women. It is thought to affect 11% of the population so it is very common but still little understood.
Lipoedema, spelt as lipedema in the US, presents as enlargement of the lower body, particularly the thighs, knees, calves and ankles, and sometimes the upper arms.
It is often confused with lymphoedema, which is due to a malfunction of the lymphatic drainage system, although sometimes the two conditions can co-exist.
The exact cause has not been identified but hormones and their fluctuations are likely to be a factor as it often presents initially during puberty, pregnancy or the menopause. It is not caused by poor diet or a sedentary lifestyle, although they can play a role, and the fat deposits are resistant to any weight loss efforts.
What are the signs you may have lipoedema?
 Excess fat on the buttocks, thighs and legs which is typically symmetrical and out of proportion to the upper body
 Cut off point at the ankles
 Ability to lose weight from the upper body but not from the lower body
 Painful legs that are sensitive to pressure
 A sensation of heaviness in the lower body
 Swelling that doesn’t dissipate even when the legs are elevated
 Tendency to bruise easily
 Skin appears dimpled