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At the obesity centre Düsseldorf

Lipoedema surgery Düsseldorf

Specialised liposuction that specifically removes diseased fatty tissue in lipoedema and can relieve pain. Consultation, preliminary examinations and aftercare take place at the obesity centre Düsseldorf; the operation takes place at the Weight Doctors® Nationalklinik in Wertheim.

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How your treatment in Düsseldorf is structured

Two building blocks.
One plan.

The Weight Doctors® MEMBERSHIP is the foundation of every therapy: medical oversight, progress monitoring and aftercare. The treatment you choose together with your specialist builds on it.

Building block 1

Weight Doctors® MEMBERSHIP

The foundation for every Weight Doctors® therapy – with the tools that support your treatment and record your progress for your medical consultations.

  • Weight Doctors® AppKeep an eye on weight, activity and sleep, for iOS and Android
  • Digital body scalesBluetooth scales – the readings flow straight into the app
  • 3D BodyscanMeasure body composition objectively, up to twice a year
  • Priority access to specialistsby phone, video or on site, without a long wait
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  • E-prescription servicePrescriptions issued digitally – after medical approval
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Choose a treatment – below it you will see your plan. Which one suits you is something you decide together with your specialist.

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Losing weight with a fat distribution disorderHealth insurance cover also possible*

Your plan: Weight Doctors® MEMBERSHIP + Weight Doctors® lipoedema surgery

Procedure
Liposuction for lipoedema
Duration
1.5–3 hours
Price
from €950

in conjunction with cost coverage by German health insurance. Plus the Membership as the foundation: medical support, app, scales, 3D Bodyscan and aftercare.

* For patients with German statutory health insurance: if the medical indication is established in line with the DGAV guidelines, reimbursement may be possible.

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The Membership does not replace a medical decision: whether treatment makes sense, and which one, is decided by your specialist after a medical assessment.

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Lipoedema surgery Düsseldorf at a glance

Obesity centre Düsseldorf

Lipoedema surgery at the obesity centre Düsseldorf

Consultation, preliminary examinations and aftercare take place at the obesity centre Düsseldorf; the operation takes place at the Weight Doctors® Nationalklinik in Wertheim.

Full details are on the page Lipoedema surgery: the treatment in detail.

  • Lipoedema is a chronic, painful fat distribution disorder of the legs, hips, arms or buttocks; the diseased fat often remains even after major weight loss.
  • Lipoedema surgery removes this tissue in a targeted way and as gently as possible for lymphatic vessels and skin; it can relieve pain but is not intended for weight loss.
  • If your BMI is 35 or higher, obesity is treated first – at Weight Doctors® from a single source.
  • The procedure takes 1.5–3 hours; afterwards you wear compression for at least six weeks, often accompanied by lymphatic drainage. The result becomes apparent after 3–6 months.
  • Where the indication meets the guidelines, cost coverage by German health insurance is possible; we take care of the application and all documents entirely.
Process

How lipoedema surgery works in practice

  1. Diagnosis and planningIt begins with a detailed conversation with a doctor experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of lipoedema. After your medical history and a physical examination, the severity and affected regions are determined. The treatment plan depends on the stage, the body regions and your goals; the techniques are also discussed: tumescent technique, water-jet-assisted (WAL) or vibration-assisted liposuction (VAL).
  2. PreparationBefore the procedure there is a blood test and advice on diet, medication, alcohol and nicotine. In some cases manual lymphatic drainage is recommended beforehand to reduce the fluid in the tissue.
  3. ProcedureOn the day of surgery you arrive having fasted; after a final discussion the areas are marked. Depending on the extent and your wishes, the operation is carried out under general anaesthesia or under local anaesthesia with sedation. First a larger quantity of tumescent solution containing local anaesthetic and adrenaline is introduced: it numbs, constricts the blood vessels, reduces bleeding and loosens the tissue. Then the diseased fat is suctioned out through small skin incisions with a thin cannula – as gently as possible for the surrounding tissue, the lymphatic vessels and the skin. How much is suctioned out depends on the severity and the region treated.
  4. After surgeryThe areas are dressed with compression bandages or garments, and you are monitored for a few hours. After general anaesthesia you usually stay in the clinic for one night; after local anaesthesia you can often go home the same day.
  5. AftercareYou wear compression garments for at least six weeks. Manual lymphatic drainage can support the drainage of lymph; follow-up appointments accompany healing.
Who it is for

Who is lipoedema surgery suitable for?

  • After a bariatric operation or conservative weight loss, painful, diseased pockets of fat continue to exist that cannot be reduced despite weight loss.
  • Your weight is stable and your general health is good.
  • You have realistic expectations of the result.
  • Whether lipoedema surgery is suitable for you is clarified by the doctor in the initial consultation after a physical examination.

Your obesity centre in Seestern

The obesity centre Düsseldorf is located at Am Seestern 4 in the Seestern office district – on the left bank of the Rhine near Oberkassel, with parking right in front of the building and the U77 stop within walking distance.

As the state capital, Düsseldorf is conveniently located in the Rhineland – easy to reach from the whole region and the surrounding area on the left bank of the Rhine.

  • Central in SeesternAm Seestern 4 on the left bank of the Rhine near Oberkassel – parking right in front of the building, U77 stop within walking distance.
  • For Düsseldorf & the RhinelandConveniently located on the A52 and B7 – easy to reach from the state capital and the whole Rhineland.

Your specialists in Düsseldorf

  • GermanyNetherlandsDr. JennerSpecialist in visceral surgery / specialised visceral surgery
  • GermanyNetherlandsDr. MörmelSpecialist in internal medicine
  • GermanyL. HiernerExpert in post-bariatric skin tightening
  • GermanyDr. BrombaSpecialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery
  • GermanyNetherlandsDr. GrunerSpecialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery
  • GermanyProf. WittSpecialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery

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Your pathways in Düsseldorf

Consultation, pharmacotherapy and aftercare at the location; operations at the Weight Doctors® Nationalklinik in Wertheim.

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  1. The foundation

  2. Losing weight without a procedure

  3. Long-lasting weight loss

  4. Losing weight without surgery

  5. Losing weight with surgery

  6. Losing weight with a fat distribution disorder

  7. Body contouring after weight loss

* For patients with German statutory health insurance: if the medical indication is established in line with the DGAV guidelines, reimbursement may be possible.

We do not offer every treatment on site at every location – we will clarify where your treatment takes place during the consultation.

How to find us in Düsseldorf

Am Seestern 4, 40547 Düsseldorf

  • By car

    Coming from the A57/A52, join Brüsseler Str./B7. Take the exit towards D-Oberkassel/D-Lörick/Seestern and turn left onto Lütticher Str. After 400 m, turn left onto Am Seestern – after 350 m you will find our clinic on the right-hand side. You will find parking directly in front of the building (barrier entrance).

  • By train & public transport

    From Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof, take the U77 to the Am Seestern stop. From there, keep to the right and walk slightly downhill onto the street Am Seestern – our clinic is diagonally opposite, at Am Seestern 4.

  • From Düsseldorf Airport

    From Düsseldorf Airport, take the A44 towards D-Stockum, take exit 30-Düsseldorf-Stockum and follow Danziger Str./B8 to the B7. On the B7, take the exit towards Seestern/D-Lörick and follow Lütticher Straße to Am Seestern – after 350 m you reach our clinic. Journey time approx. 15 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions

Questions about Weight Doctors® in Düsseldorf

Where does the operation take place if I have my consultation in Düsseldorf?

Consultation, preliminary examinations and aftercare take place at the obesity centre Düsseldorf; the operation takes place at the Weight Doctors® Nationalklinik in Wertheim.

What is lipoedema?

A chronic fat distribution disorder in which fatty tissue increases abnormally, usually symmetrically on the legs and hips, often also on the arms and buttocks. Typical features are swelling and pain on pressure or touch; hands and feet remain slim.

Does losing weight help against lipoedema?

Hardly against the diseased lipoedema fat – it does not respond to diet and exercise. Losing weight is still important if there is also excess weight: from a BMI of 35, obesity is treated first, then the lipoedema.

Is lipoedema surgery ordinary liposuction?

No. Lipoedema surgery is a specialised procedure that removes diseased fatty tissue in a targeted way while sparing lymphatic vessels and healthy tissue as far as possible. Aesthetic liposuction, by contrast, shapes stubborn but healthy fat deposits.

How long does lipoedema surgery take?

Depending on the extent, 1.5–3 hours, under general anaesthesia or under local anaesthesia with sedation.

Is lipoedema surgery carried out as an outpatient or inpatient?

Both are possible. After general anaesthesia you usually stay one night for observation; after local anaesthesia you can often go home the same day.

How long do I have to wear compression after the operation?

At least six weeks, depending on your doctor’s instructions. The compression garments reduce swelling, help the skin adapt and help prevent bruising and uneven results.

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