Map & contact details
Lipödemzentrum
Heidbergweg 22-24
45257 Essen
Fon: +49 201 455 1400
Fax: +49 201 455 2937
E-Mail: lipoedemzentrum(at)contilia.de
Ambulanz
Phone: +49 201 455 1430
About us
For many years, we have been treating patients with lipoedema at the Contilia Lipoedema Centre at St. Josef Hospital in Kupferdreh. At our centre, which was established specifically for this condition, our patients benefit from the high level of expertise and infrastructure required for this demanding and comprehensive treatment.
Our patients often come to us suffering from severe physical and emotional distress. During our special lipoedema consultation hours, our experienced team of experts is therefore on hand to offer advice and support and to recommend a treatment plan tailored to each individual patient.
The treatment focuses on liposuction. If skin tightening surgery is required after liposuction, you are also in good hands with us.
Patients who have a medical need for liposuction will receive a certificate from us to submit to their health insurance company so that it can be determined whether they will cover the costs of the treatment. We look forward to accompanying you on your journey to a new, confident and pain-free body image.
Dr Marc André Quambusch, Chief Physician | Specialist in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery
The condition affects almost exclusively women and manifests itself in a chronic and progressive increase in subcutaneous fatty tissue. Characteristically, this is limited to the legs and arms; the feet and hands are not affected.
The increase and enlargement of fat cells is resistant to diet. Affected patients suffer from increased pressure pain, and in most cases there is also spontaneous pain.
The cause of lipoedema is unknown. However, it is assumed that female hormones are responsible, as the symptoms often first appear or intensify during periods of hormonal change such as puberty, pregnancy or the menopause. In addition, more than half of all cases are due to a genetic predisposition.
How long does the procedure take?
Based on experience, 2-3 hours.Will there be scars?
Only very small, inconspicuous scars remain in the area of the incisions.How long is the hospital stay?
Usually 1-2 days.How long will I be out of action?
Approximately 1-3 weeks; we will issue you with a certificate of incapacity for work.Do I need thrombosis prophylaxis or antibiotics?
This depends on the operation and the findings. Appropriate prescriptions will be issued.Compression therapy – how long after the operation?
The compression garments should be worn day and night for 6-8 weeks, then during the day for a further 6-8 weeks, and then gradually phased out.Lymphatic drainage therapy – when should it start?
Adjacent areas are treated immediately, surgical areas according to findings, at the latest after stitches are removed approx. 2 weeks after the operation.Any other recommendations?
Light exercise and walks are recommended immediately, sports from the 3rd/4th week after the operation, as well as a healthy and balanced diet.
Lipedema Information
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