General Practitioners

• Medical Weight Loss
  Unfortunately, majority of doctors are not aware that this is a medical condition and commonly attribute excessive pain and fatty tissue accumulation in the lower half of the body and extremities to excessive weight and commonly recommend weight loss and/or bariatric surgery. Latest studies demonstrated that Lipedema is indeed a medical condition that requires treatment and will not improve with diet and exercise. Unfortunately, even bariatric surgery does not significantly improve Lipedema.

Gynecologists

• Pregnancy

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  In our practice I usually require the patients to undergo vascular ultrasound to rule out simultaneous insufficiency of the venous system in addition to lymphatic one. I approach Lipedema treatment in a comprehensive way. Diagnosis of venous insufficiency is challenging in Lipedema patients.
• MRI
  Majority of diagnosis is based on patient symptoms and clinical examination. Other studies, such as ultrasound, MRI, lymphangiogram and lymphoscincigraphy also can be useful.

Plastic Surgeons

• Liposuction
  Surgical options usually produce more long-lasting results. Studies demonstrated effectiveness of power assisted liposuction, waterjet assisted liposuction and ultrasonic assisted liposuction for reduction of the fatty tissue accumulation.
• Plastic Surgery
  Dr. Boris Volshteyn is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon located in the heart of West Long Branch, New Jersey. Dr. Volshteyn is committed to helping you look and feel your best with exceptional surgical treatments. Dr. Volshteyn has been performing plastic surgery for over 20 years, and is passionate about providing successful Lipedema surgery to those who have a Lipedema diagnosis. Like any surgical procedure, we want to ensure that you are the right candidate. If you think that Lipedema surgery is the right decision for you, book your consultation today!
• Bariatric Surgery
  Lipedema is not only excessive accumulation of fat. Most patients demonstrate abnormal formation of the lymphatic vessels in the affected areas also.  No diet or exercise or bariatric surgery can fix that.