Frequently Asked Questions About Lipedema Surgery
When a decision is made for surgery
- How can I get information about the surgery and the process?
By calling or via WhatsApp: TR: Banu Çoban, EN: Atınç Arıcı
(TR) Banu Çoban
Tel: +90 543 544 5476
WhatsApp: +90 543 544 5476
(EN) Atınç Arıcı
Tel: +90 507 966 5530
WhatsApp: +90 507 966 5530 - Is it necessary to fill out the form on the website?
Not. But we recommend sending your photos and information via the 'Lipedema Assessment Form' so that Dr. Demirtaş can evaluate you in the most accurate way. (https://www.yenerdemirtas.com/en/lipedema-evaluation-form) - How many days in advance do we need to plan for the surgery?
If you are traveling by plane, staying in Istanbul for 5 days will be enough. If you are coming by road, 2-3 days will suffice. - How many days in advance do I need to be in Istanbul for the surgery?
One day. - How can I make an appointment for the surgery?
Ms. Banu and Mr. Atınç will assist you with the appointment. - Can I have an examination with Dr. Yener Demirtaş before making the decision for surgery? Do I need to make a payment for this?
Yes, the examination fee is 4,000 TL. (100 Euro) - How can I pay the deposit fee required to book the surgery date?
By credit card or bank transfer. - If I cancel the surgery, can I get my deposit back?
If you have to cancel due to an urgent reason, the deposit will be fully refunded. For other reasons, you can receive a refund up to one month before your surgery date. - If my surgery is canceled due to reasons such as an accident, illness, etc., can I get my deposit back?
Yes. - How and when do I need to pay the remaining surgery fee?
The full payment must be completed before the surgery. You can pay by cash, bank transfer, or credit card (bank commission may apply). - What is included in the surgery fee?
The consultation with Dr. Demirtaş before the surgery, consultation with the anesthesiologist for general anesthesia, pre-operative routine tests, the surgery, corsets, one night hospital stay, and all post-operative check-ups are included in the fee you pay. - Is there a discount on the surgery fee?
No. - Can I have the surgery on the date and time I choose?
The appointment date and time will be scheduled according to Dr. Demirtaş's availability. - Is there anything we need to bring with us for the surgery?
Comfortable clothes and loose slippers for your hospital stay would be good. - Should I have any tests done before coming for the surgery?
If you don't have anemia or thyroid problems, there is no need. We will conduct the routine tests ourselves. - What should I do if my hemoglobin is low before the surgery?
Dr. Demirtaş will assess this situation and provide you with his recommendations. - Do I need to bring medication for thrombosis with me?
No. - How many people can stay with me after the surgery? Do I need to make an additional payment for this?
In your private room at the hospital, you can accept as many visitors as you like during the day. One person can stay with you at night (though this is not mandatory). There is no additional charge for this. Meal service is also provided for you and your companion, if applicable. - If we decide to go ahead with the surgery, are there things we should avoid doing?
If you are under 65 and do not have any additional health conditions, no. - Should I take any mandatory medications before the surgery?
Dr. Demirtaş will evaluate this situation based on your individual case and will inform you accordingly. - Are there any medications that should not be taken before the surgery?
No. - How many days after the surgery can I return to my country?
If you are traveling by plane, 4 days later. - Can I arrange my own accommodation and transfer?
Of course. However, for post-surgery lymphatic drainage to be performed by our therapist, it is more advantageous for us to arrange your accommodation and transfers. - Can we only receive support for the transfer process or hotel reservation?
Of course. - What is included in the transfer process?
All transfers between the airport, hotel, hospital, and Dr. Demirtaş's office are included in this service. - Do you provide interpreter support?
Yes, we provide interpreter support if needed.
After The Surgery
- How long does the recovery process take after the surgery?
It is advisable to take a week off after the surgery, and you can return to work after one week. Swelling related to the surgery may take 3-4 weeks to subside. The full recovery process takes at least 6 months. - Will I experience pain after the surgery?
At the beginning of the surgery, we administer a local anesthetic solution to the areas where the procedure will be performed, so you are protected from pain for the first 24 hours. After that, muscle pain, which can be managed with simple painkillers, may occur. While you are in the hospital, we support you with intravenous painkillers, and we also prescribe medication for you upon discharge. - When can I start walking after the surgery?
You will be walking with the support of the nurses on the evening of the surgery. - Will I have swelling after the surgery? If so, how long will it take to go away?
You will have swelling, particularly in your lower leg, and it will take 3-4 weeks for the swelling to subside. - When can I return to my daily life?
After one week. - How many days after the surgery can I start driving?
After one week. - How long will it take to see the results after the surgery?
4-6 week. - Will Lipedema recur after the surgery?
With the surgery, we reset your condition. As long as you maintain a healthy diet and continue your exercise routine, the condition will not recur. - Is a blood transfusion necessary after the surgery?
In advanced cases and for patients whose hemoglobin levels are not very high before the surgery, a blood transfusion may be necessary, although it is rare. - Should I be concerned if there is fluid leakage from the dressing areas after the surgery?
Leaking may occur in the first few days, but it is quite rare. - Is it normal to have redness, bruising, and numbness in the areas where liposuction was performed?
Bruising and temporary numbness can occur. However, redness, localized heat, or excessive pain are not normal, and you should immediately contact Dr. Demirtaş. - Can I wear compression stockings or a different type of tights instead of the corset after the surgery?
Especially in the first month, you should only use the corset we provide. - Can I purchase an extra backup corset?
You will be provided with 2 corsets for the legs, and one for the arms and abdomen (if necessary). If you would like an extra corset, you can obtain it from us for an additional fee. - Do you recommend manual lymphatic drainage massage after surgery? How long should we wait before starting manual lymphatic drainage?
The first session of your lymphatic drainage massage will be performed by our therapist, Ms. Hamiyet, the day after your surgery, before you are discharged from the hospital. If you are staying near the hospital or if we have arranged your hotel, you will receive two additional lymphatic drainage sessions free of charge after discharge. Our therapist will also teach you self-drainage techniques. We do not recommend lymphatic drainage performed by anyone other than our therapist during the first week. - Will I experience dizziness after the surgery?
It may occur within the first 24 hours. - How long after surgery can I take a shower?
Your first shower will be supervised by our therapist, Ms. Hamiyet, before you are discharged from the hospital, and she will help you put on your spare compression garment. - How long should I wear the compression garment after surgery?
The leg compression garment should be worn for 3 months. For the first month, you will wear it 24 hours a day, removing it only for showers. After that, you will wear it during the daytime for 2 more months. The arm and abdominal compression garments should be worn for 1 month. - What happens if I don't wear the compression garment after surgery?
There is no such option. - How long can I go without wearing a corset in daily life?
You can remove the leg corset for showers or if you're going swimming during the first month. After a month, you can take it off for a few hours during special occasions in the daytime. You can also remove the arm and abdominal corsets for a few hours to wash and dry them. - Can the wound sites remain open after the surgery?
Yes. Dressing is not required. - Do we need to have the stitches removed from the wound sites after the surgery?
No. The stitches will dissolve on their own. If you feel a knot in your hand after two weeks, simply cutting the knot will be sufficient. - How long after the surgery can I start exercising?
Two weeks after the surgery. - How long after the surgery can I lift heavy objects?
One week after the surgery - Is it appropriate to remove the corset while swimming? How long can I swim?
You can remove your corset and swim as long as you want. - Should I take medication for thrombosis during my flight or when traveling back to my country after the surgery?
No, if you don't have any risk factors. - Do the incision sites from the surgery heal completely, or how long does it take to heal?
The holes are closed with dissolvable stitches. There is a two-week healing period. - Which sports should we do after lipedema surgery, and when can we return to an active sports life?
Pilates and swimming are the most recommended sports. You can start two weeks after the surgery. - When are the follow-up check-ups done, and how long after the surgery will the final results be visible?
Since this is a minimally invasive surgery, early check-ups are not required. However, we would like you to share photos with us at the first, third, and sixth months. If you think there is an issue, you should contact us immediately. - Do you recommend a special diet plan?
We recommend working with a dietitian to achieve the best results after the surgery.
About Lipedema Surgery
- Does lipedema treatment provide a permanent solution?
VASER liposuction treatment resets the disease. In patients who continue with healthy eating and exercise, lipedema does not recur. If you gain weight for any reason, it will be distributed proportionally across your body, and when you try to lose weight, you can also lose it proportionally from your entire body. - Does pregnancy affect lipedema?
Pregnancy can advance the stage of lipedem We recommend having lipedema surgery before pregnancy and waiting at least one year before conceiving. - What are the differences between Vaser and other techniques?
The two main advantages of VASER technology are that it allows for a safe, high-volume fat removal due to minimal bleeding during the surgery, and because it also breaks down the remaining fat in addition to the fat removed during the surgery, patients can lose up to 3-4 times the amount of fat taken during the procedure. - Which areas can Vaser be applied to?
VASER can be applied to all areas of the body. - Does the Vaser procedure cause pain?
No. - Will there be any scars after the Vaser procedure?
This surgery is performed through 0.5 cm incisions, and the remaining scar is barely noticeable. - How does the Vaser procedure work?
The VASER system uses ultrasonic energy during the surgery to selectively liquefy the fat, without damaging the lymphatic vessels, blood vessels, or nerves. - Does the Vaser procedure damage the lymphatic or circulatory system?
This is why the technique is called “Lymph-Saving VASER Liposuction”. - In which areas can Argon Plasma be applied?
Argon plasma can be applied to any area that requires skin tightening. The most commonly treated areas in lipedema surgery are the arms, abdomen, sides, hips, and thighs. - Does the Argon Plasma procedure cause pain?
No. - Will there be any scars after the Argon Plasma procedure?
No. Argon plasma is performed through the same incisions used for liposuction. - What kind of results does Argon Plasma provide?
It tightens the skin and improves the appearance of cellulite. - How does Argon Plasma work?
The application of plasma energy beneath the skin tightens the skin by contracting the collagen fibers. - Does the Argon Plasma procedure damage the lymphatic or circulatory system?
No. - There a relationship between varicose veins and Lipedema?
Superficial varicose veins are quite common in patients with lipedema, but they only cause cosmetic concerns. Most lipedema patients do not require additional treatment for varicose veins. - Should I have lipedema surgery before or after varicose vein treatment?
Lipedema surgery should be performed before other procedures. - How long after varicose vein surgery can I have lipedema surgery?
3 Months. - Should I have lipedema surgery before or after pregnancy?
At least one year before pregnancy. - How long after childbirth can I have surgery?
After breastfeeding is completed. - I plan lipedema surgery before pregnancy, how long after the surgery can I conceive?
One year. - How many hours does lipedema surgery typically take?
4-6 hours. - Can I have another procedure done during the same surgery?
Yes, if Dr. Demirtaş deems it appropriate.
