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11 July 2022: Articles

A Case Series of Lymphatic Injuries After Suction Lipectomy in Women with Lipedema

Unusual clinical course, Unusual or unexpected effect of treatment, Diagnostic / therapeutic accidents, Clinical situation which can not be reproduced for ethical reasons

Thomas F. Wright A* , Karen L. Herbst C

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.935016

Am J Case Rep 2022; 23:e935016

Figure 1. Case 1 legs before (A) and after (B) suction lipectomy. The left side of the photo shows subcutaneous hypertrophy is visible in a column shape on the front of the thighs and slightly overhanging the knees prior to suction lipectomy. Right side of the photo shows thighs 6 months after surgery with arrows pointing to verrucous skin changes indicative of lymphedema.

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American Journal of Case Reports eISSN: 1941-5923
American Journal of Case Reports eISSN: 1941-5923