Last Updated : June 7, 2019
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FilesProject Line:
Health Technology Review
Project Sub Line:
Summary with Critical Appraisal
Project Number:
RC1133-000
Question
- What is the clinical effectiveness of liposuction for the treatment of lipedema?
- What are the evidence-based guidelines regarding the use of liposuction for the treatment of lipedema?
Key Message
Evidence of limited quality from five uncontrolled before-and-after studies suggests that liposuction may be effective in reducing the size of the extremities and complaints associated with lipedema such as spontaneous pain, easy bruising, sensitivity to pressure, impairment in quality of life, restrictions to mobility, edema, feeling of tension and general impairment. The findings have to be interpretated with caution, given that they are from single arm, non-randomized studies based on patients self-assessment data collected using tools that have not been validated for the assessment lipedema-related complaints.One clinical practice guideline recommends tumescent liposuction, performed by a skilled healthcare professional at a specialized facility, as the treatment of choice for patients with a suitable health profile and/or inadequate response to conservative and supportive measures. The strength of the recommendations in the clinical guidelines and links to supporting evidence were not provided.
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Last Updated : June 7, 2019