Lipedema Surgery Before & After Case 313

Before surgery, this patient presented with significant loose, redundant skin and tissue across the abdomen, with visible laxity extending from the upper to lower abdomen. The photos show changes consistent with a combined approach to address multiple areas as part of a broader treatment plan for lipedema.

We performed a drainless tummy tuck combined with liposuction as part of a whole-body treatment plan to address her lipedema. Abdominoplasty removes excess abdominal skin and tissue; the drainless technique foregoes the traditional surgical drains typically placed after this procedure. Liposuction was performed in conjunction to address additional tissue volume as part of the lipedema treatment.

For prospective patients researching a drainless tummy tuck in Atlanta, this case reflects how the procedure can be incorporated into a lipedema treatment plan alongside liposuction. Lipedema is a condition involving abnormal fat accumulation, and surgical intervention is one component of managing it.

Thomas M. Hagopian MD performed this procedure. In the after photos, the abdomen shows a markedly reduced tissue profile, with the redundant lower abdominal skin and soft tissue bulk substantially diminished compared to the before images. The waistline contour is more defined in both the lateral and oblique views. This patient reported relief from lipedema symptoms following her surgery.