FREE LYMPHEDEMA LIPOSUCTION SURGERY CONSULTATIONS
Board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Douglas Senderoff of the Breast Reconstruction Center of NYC is a top expert in the highly specialized field of lymphedema surgery. Dr. Senderoff is one of the most sought after lymphedema surgeons in NYC and the world. The Breast Reconstruction Center of NYC offer a comprehensive tailor-made service to patients who suffer from lymphedema as a result of breast cancer.
Post-mastectomy lymphedema manifests as long-term (chronic) swelling. It’s origin is poorly understood, but may be due to the effects of breast cancer treatment, including surgery and radiation.
Lymphedema patients may consider liposuction as a treatment for reducing fat tissue. Liposuction is a technique which removes fat through a small metal cannula. Liposuction has been used for cosmetic purposes for almost 30 years and is known as the safest cosmetic plastic surgery procedure.
In 2014 363,912 liposuction procedures were performed in America according to American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) – making liposuction the highest elected cosmetic plastic surgery.
Lymphatic liposuction lymphedema surgery is different than cosmetic liposuction in that address both the solid and fluid components of chronic lymphedema swelling.
Advantages of Lymphedema Liposuction:
- Liposuction is a minimally invasive long term solution to chronic lymphedema not responding to conservative treatments.
- The procedure may be carried out under local anesthesia
- Downtime and recovery is minimal in comparison to the results.
- Low risk of scarring and no stitching is required, as very small incisions are made
- Minimal risk of bleeding
If you have any questions in regards to breast surgery and would like a complimentary consultation with the board certified NYC Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Douglas Senderoff, MD please feel free to contact our NYC office for a complimentary consultation or request a consultation online using the eForm on the right.
If you are an out of town patient interested in a complimentary breast surgery consultation please refer to this link for more information: Out of Town Breast Surgery Patient Information.
Breast Reconstruction Center of NYC
461 Park Ave S, #7K
New York, NY 10016
(212) 481-0110
