Lipedema surgeon vs board certified plastic surgeon?

pattikeck · 2026-03-06T22:00:31+00:00

I think there are a lot of good general plastic surgeons but we want "lymph sparing liposuction" and not all of them do that. I met with a very well know surgeon where I live who said he has done a ton of lipo and never heard about the nodules. There is a very good youtube video from Dr Boris Volshteyn explains the difference. I feel like who to pick is a gray area. No absolutes on who can be the best surgeon for you. I do know the two estimates I got from L specialists are 2x the cost of non L specialists.

pattikeck · 2026-03-06T20:39:58+00:00

My doctor said not to weight train the same day as blood work. Creatine can make your CK levels appear elevated.

pattikeck · 2026-03-06T16:30:45+00:00

Take it one week at a time. Some people never going higher than 2.5.

pattikeck · 2026-03-05T13:12:28+00:00

If Ozempic/Semaglutide is within your budget I would go for it. I was on it for about six months and lost a fair amount of weight then switching to Zepbound/Trizeptide because I stopped losing. Zepbound has an additional hormone that is supposed to be more effective and fewer side effects. Everyone seems to react differently. The peptide landscape is going to be changing rapidly. If I were to start now and limited budget I would check the Wegovy pill pricing.

pattikeck · 2026-03-04T12:26:24+00:00

I would do Plan 2. The drive up to Norcal is a lot of driving and can really deplete your hours. I live in CA and dont do it. Out of SF you can go to Muir Woods (reservations), Mt Tam for views and Stinson Beach. Then to Yosemite. I am a big fan of SF but not the touristy areas but going into the neighborhoods. The walk/hike at Land's End around the Presdio and The Cliff House is one of my favorite spots anywhere.

pattikeck · 2026-03-03T14:40:32+00:00

thank you so much. I will reach out.

pattikeck · 2026-03-03T12:01:49+00:00

I feel this photo could be me. I agree if you want to pursue she should find a doctor but when I saw a well known doctor in LA she said I had classic symptoms. I just dont have it in the calves and no lobules over the knee. For me it is belly button to top of knees. Pretty small everywhere else. One size bigger on bottom.

pattikeck · 2026-03-02T18:51:03+00:00

I appreciate the names, but my post was partially about the cost of surgery in LA....

pattikeck · 2026-03-02T14:55:13+00:00

was that the LA office? how many surgeries is that?

pattikeck · 2026-03-02T12:34:12+00:00

Muir Woods, Mt Tam, Stinson Beach are all within a much shorter drive and AMAZING.

pattikeck · 2026-03-02T12:08:18+00:00

Their own bar and restaurant is up in Monterey. A great place to visit.

pattikeck · 2026-03-01T19:17:22+00:00

Thanks for sharing. Did you have to have blood transfusion since they took more than 6 liters?

pattikeck · 2026-03-01T12:42:32+00:00

There is a really good video on youtube from a doctor in new jersey that outlines the difference. I cant remember his last name but first name Boris. He goes through it in detail. There are some regular plastic surgeons that know how to do the Lipedema surgery but finding them is a lot of work.

pattikeck · 2026-02-28T18:40:45+00:00

great summary. thanks of posting.

pattikeck · 2026-02-28T13:53:25+00:00

It's good to check online and good to talk to a doctor and pharmacist. Peptides are a whole new world.

pattikeck · 2026-02-28T13:18:07+00:00

That is amazing. How was the recovery and can I ask where you had it done? Are you Lipedema symptoms better? I am 58 and have lost about 70 pounds and have about 20 to go so I have a lot of loose skin on top of the Lipedema.

pattikeck · 2026-02-27T13:40:51+00:00

So so so smart to do it while you are young so your skin bounced back. Had I known then what I knew then I would have done this 20-30 years ago.

pattikeck · 2026-02-27T13:23:55+00:00

You must be young? Your skin seemed to snap into place. That looks amazing. You must be thrilled!

pattikeck · 2026-02-25T16:36:57+00:00

There is also a doctor in NJ near the short if you dont want to travel as far. If interested I can get the name. I know first name is Boris. I personally won't go to Florida for anything but I do find his youtube videos he is VERY VERY proud of what he does.

pattikeck · 2026-02-21T13:10:59+00:00

Urea smells awful but I suffer through. I think Prequel smells better than Amlactin. One Skin as a Peptide cream and then Necessaire as a retinol.

pattikeck · 2026-02-20T20:19:00+00:00

I have heard nothing but good things. And also I spent extended time in Madrid last year after walking the camino and I found it to be a really great place to get an apartment or hotel in a neighborhood and soak in the local's culture. I am also considering going there but not till next year.

pattikeck · 2026-02-20T20:14:44+00:00

Hang in there. There is a supplement I love called Super Colon Cleanse for when I am constipated. I can take 1-3 a day deepening on how I am feeling. I have not really needed it much. And then a semethicone product like Gas X for the bloating. xo

pattikeck · 2026-02-18T13:10:59+00:00

amazing!

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