Tumescent liposuction for lipoedema: A systematic review of clinical effectiveness and safety

ConclusionsThe current evidence is insufficient to prove that tumescent liposuction as safe as und more effective than conservative therapy for lipoedema. However, based on the limited evidence of the included uncontrolled studies, liposuction may potentially reduce lipoedema-associated clinical symptoms and improve the QoL.Key messagesBased on the limited evidence of identified uncontrolled studies, liposuction may potentially reduce lipoedema-associated clinical symptoms and improve the quality of life of affected females.High-quality comparative studies need to be awaited. The results may support and influence the effect estimates considerably.
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research