Last Updated : August 12, 2022
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FilesProject Status:
Completed
Project Line:
Health Technology Review
Project Sub Line:
Rapid Review
Project Number:
RC1447-000
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Question
- What is the clinical effectiveness of liposuction compared to no treatment for the treatment of lipedema?
- What is the clinical effectiveness of liposuction compared to alternative treatments for the treatment of lipedema?
- What are the evidence-based guidelines regarding the use of liposuction for the treatment of lipedema?
Key Message
A 2022 UK guideline recommends that the liposuction procedure for treatment of lipedema should only be used in the context of research because of inadequate efficacy and safety data.
A 2021 US guideline recognizes that liposuction is currently the only available technique for removing abnormal lipedema tissue. The guideline has a series of consensus statements on patient selection, indications for liposuction, prevention of procedure-related adverse events, and pre- and post-surgical management.
There were no recent studies on the clinical effectiveness of liposuction compared with no treatment or to alternative treatments for the treatment of lipedema.
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Last Updated : August 12, 2022