Lipedema Treatment
in Dubai
At Amwaj Polyclinic, we offer cutting-edge lipedema treatment Dubai, combining advanced medical expertise with personalized care. Our expert ensures a holistic approach for effective and lasting results, helping you achieve optimal health and well-being.
🔔While lipedema involves excess fat accumulation, it’s a distinct condition from obesity. The fat is abnormal and behaves differently. It’s resistant to diet and exercise in the affected areas.
Are you struggling with disproportionate fat accumulation in your legs, thighs, or buttocks?
You may be experiencing lipedema, a chronic condition often misdiagnosed as obesity or lymphedema.
This often misunderstood condition can significantly impact your quality of life, causing pain, swelling, and emotional distress.
Read on to learn more about the symptoms, diagnosis, and effective treatment options.
Know about Lipedema Dubai
Lipedema is a chronic disorder of adipose tissue (fat tissue) that primarily affects women. It’s characterized by the symmetrical accumulation of fat in the legs, thighs, and/or buttocks, while the upper body remains proportionally smaller.
This disproportionate fat accumulation is not simply weight gain and does not resolve with just diet and exercise.
Lipedema is believed to affect approximately 11% of adult women worldwide and often develops or worsens with hormonal changes, such as puberty, pregnancy, or menopause.
Common Lipedema Symptoms:
Recognizing lipedema early can help in managing its progression. Key symptoms include:
- Symmetrical enlargement of the affected areas (legs, thighs, buttocks, and sometimes arms)
- Disproportion between the upper and lower body
- "Cuff" or "bracelet" effect above the ankles or wrists (fat ends abruptly)
- Increased sensitivity and pain in the affected areas
- Easy and unexplained bruising
- Swelling (edema) that worsens throughout the day
- Cold skin in the affected areas
- Dimpled, lumpy texture (similar to cellulite)
- Fat legs with narrow feet and hands
Pain, bruising, and swelling are the most common complaints. Many women report a heavy, achy feeling in their legs, worsened by standing or walking for long periods.
Lipedema affects the superficial smaller lymph vessels, blood vessels, and nerves in the adipose tissue. This can lead to symptoms like pain, aches, sensory disturbances (e.g., tingling, burning), and tenderness to touch.
Many patients also experience increased bruising and impaired lymphatic circulation, resulting in swelling in the feet, ankles, and wrists. Lipedema is likely hereditary, though the specific gene(s) involved are not yet fully understood.
Lipedema Stages and Grades
Lipedema is classified into stages (based on clinical presentation) and grades (based on the texture of the skin and underlying tissue):
Stage 1:
Smooth skin surface, but the underlying tissue feels nodular or
bumpy.
Stage 2:
Irregular skin surface with more pronounced nodules and indentations. Deposits with visible dumplings and increased pain.
Stage 3:
Significant skin deformities, including large folds of skin and fat, particularly around the hips and ankles.
Grade I:
The skin surface is regular, although soft, but you can touch small fat nodules. Mild, with small, palpable nodules.
Grade II:
The skin surface is moderate, with larger, more noticeable nodules and some skin irregularities.
Grade III:
The skin surface is severe, with significant nodularity, skin deformities, and often lymphedema (fluid buildup).
Lipedema Diagnosis in Dubai
Accurate diagnosis is essential for effective lipedema treatment. A thorough medical history, physical examination, and assessment of your symptoms are crucial.
At Amwaj Polyclinic, our lipedema specialist in Dubai, Dr. Sebastian Michel, will conduct a comprehensive evaluation to determine if you have lipedema and its stage and grade.
Dr. Michel will also differentiate lipedema from other conditions, such as lymphedema or obesity.
Lipedema Treatment Dubai at Amwaj Polyclinic
Amwaj Polyclinic offers comprehensive lipedema treatment in Dubai, customized to each individual’s needs.
Non - Surgical Treatments
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
A form of massage that uses gentle, rhythmic pumping movements to stimulate the flow of lymph around blocked areas to healthy vessels, where it can drain into the venous system. This helps relieve pain and prevent fibrosis.
Compression Therapy
The use of stretch bandages or custom-fitted pantyhose, panties, or spandex shorts to increase tissue pressure in the swollen legs and lessen the odds of fluid building up again. Using bandages or custom-fitted garments to support the affected limbs and prevent fluid buildup.
Therapeutic Exercise
Targeted exercises to improve mobility and lymphatic drainage. Helps to reduce fluid buildup, boost mobility, and maintain or improve how well your legs work.
Anti- Inflammatory Diet
Low-carb, Mediterranean, or ketogenic diets may help reduce inflammation and slow progression.
Medications
Some doctors prescribe anti-inflammatory or blood circulation-enhancing medications
Surgical Treatments
Power Assisted Liposuction
(PAL) is the most effective technique to remove lipedema fat with great aesthetic and functional results. This means that number of surgeries required can be kept low. Other methods like Water Assisted Liposuction (WAL) are not as effective because the percentage of water in sucked aspirate is low due to the continuous water jet. The procedure uses a hollow tube that is placed under the skin to suction the fat tissue. Several sessions may be needed depending on the amount of abnormal fat.
Skin Tightening with Renuvion
Renuvion is a minimally invasive treatment that helps tighten loose skin in lipedema patients, especially after liposuction. It uses a combination of radiofrequency energy and helium plasma to contract tissues beneath the skin, improving firmness and contour. This technique can enhance both the aesthetic and functional results, making it a beneficial addition to lipedema care by reducing sagging and improving overall body shape.
Excess Skin Removal
Excess skin removal is often needed after liposuction for lipedema, especially in advanced stages where the skin doesn’t retract. Procedures like thigh lifts, arm lifts, or tummy tucks help remove loose skin, improving comfort, mobility, and appearance. Once swelling is managed and weight is stable, surgery by an experienced lipedema surgeon can greatly enhance quality of life—reducing irritation, improving clothing fit, and boosting confidence.
Take this Lipedema Self-Assessment Test
Take the test in just 3 minutes and find out if you also suffer from lipedema (this test cannot replace a medical examination, advice, diagnosis and therapy recommendation. It can, however, help you to classify your symptoms correctly).
Lipedema Doctor Dubai: Dr. Sebastian Michel
Dr. Sebastian Michel is a highly qualified German Plastic Surgeon specializing in lipedema treatment in Dubai.
He completed his medical studies at the Julius-Maximilians-University of Würzburg and his specialization in plastic and aesthetic surgery at the University Clinic of Leipzig and the Armed Forces Hospital in Berlin.
Dr. Michel is particularly interested in body contouring procedures, including liposuction and lipedema surgery, and is dedicated to delivering compassionate and personalized care to each patient.
Other treatments you will find with Dr. Sebastian Michel as well are:
- Lipedema Surgery
- Liposuction
- Postbariatric Surgery
- Body Shaping Procedures
- Tightening Operations with Renuvion & Surgical
- Rejuvenation Procedures – Botox, Fillers & PRP-Therapy
Schedule your appointment today with Lipedema Doctor in Dubai – Dr. Sebastian Michel to begin your Lipedema treatment Dubai, journey.
Frequently Asked Questions for Lipedema Treatment in Dubai
The exact cause of lipedema is unknown, but it’s believed to have a hormonal and genetic component. It often appears or worsens during puberty, pregnancy, or menopause.
Lipedema is diagnosed through a physical examination and medical history. A specialist may also use imaging tests to rule out other conditions like lymphedema.
Anyone experiencing the symptoms of lipedema or diagnosed with the condition may benefit from treatment. Consult with our specialists at Amwaj Polyclinic to determine the best approach for your needs.
Treatment can help:
- Reduce pain and tenderness.
- Minimize swelling and improve mobility.
- Enhance body proportions and boost self-confidence.
- Prevent further progression of the condition.
Amwaj Polyclinic is home to experienced specialists who provide compassionate care, personalized treatment plans, and state-of-the-art procedures designed to effectively manage lipedema.
Struggling with that Accumulated Fat?
Amwaj Polyclinic – Trusted Lipedema Clinic Dubai
Don’t let lipedema restrict your confidence.
Located on Jumeirah Beach Road (JBR), Amwaj Polyclinic is a leading medical and aesthetic clinic known for providing natural-looking results from experienced medical professionals and therapists.
If you’re struggling with the challenges of fat accumulation caused by lipedema, Amwaj Polyclinic in Dubai is here to help. Our advanced lipedema treatments are tailored to meet your specific needs, addressing all stages of the condition with precision and care.
With a focus on personalized solutions and expert guidance, we are committed to helping you find relief, improve your quality of life, and regain confidence. Don’t wait—reach out today to learn more about your lipedema treatment Dubai options and take the first step toward a healthier, happier you!
We are dedicated to helping women affected by lipedema find relief and improve their quality of life. If you’re struggling with fat legs or other symptoms of lipedema, contact us today.
Discover the right treatment for lipedema Dubai at Amwaj Polyclinic. Contact us via WhatsApp today!
Related Videos