SCR-LIP-000347 · Claim · machine-readable JSON →
This review states that lipedema was first identified in 1940 by Allen and Hines at the Mayo Clinic and describes its clinical staging (stages I-IV, types I-V) and surgical treatment options including tumescent and water jet-assisted (WAL) liposuction that preserve lymphatic vessels.
Created: 2026-05-31 · Last updated: 2026-05-31
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- DOI:10.1097/psn.0000000000000245 — supporting · review · 2018
The article explicitly notes the historical milestone of lipedema's first description in 1940 by Allen and Hines and reviews surgical treatment techniques, directly bearing on the question.
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- What are the historical milestones in the description and surgical treatment of lipedema? supporting
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- 2026-05-31 — created · auto-ingested for SQ-LIP-000019