SCR-LIP-000030 · Claim · machine-readable JSON →
In women with lipedema, liposuction (tumescent/large-volume) produces significant post-operative reductions in spontaneous pain, edema, bruising, mobility impairment and quality-of-life impairment versus pre-operative status.
Evidence over time
Evidence (2)
- DOI:10.7759/cureus.55260 — supporting · meta analysis · n=451 · 2024 · risk of bias: moderate
7 studies; pooled MD pain 3.41, all p<0.00001; high heterogeneity; before-after data - DOI:10.1007/s00266-025-05456-w — context · cohort · 2026
The study provides evidence on the outcomes of liposuction in lipedema patients, focusing on sensory changes, which is relevant to assessing its effectiveness and safety.
Context (PECO)
Answers these questions
- Is liposuction effective and safe for lipedema? supporting
- What are the historical milestones in the description and surgical treatment of lipedema? context
Gaps & caveats
No randomized/controlled comparison; uncontrolled self-reported before-after series; durability uncertain.