Table 2.

Positive and Negative Outcomes of Lipedema Reduction Surgery Identified by Patients, Postprocedure

Outcomes
Positive	Negative
Improvement in energy level or fatigue	Fat returning or increasing after treatment, including lipomas in treated and nontreated areas
Improvement in joint/arthritic pain	Fibrosis
Improved mobility	Asymmetrical body proportions
Decreased pain levels	Numbness in treated area
Improved self-esteem and body image	Recovery interfered with daily life longer than expected