The leading team of plastic surgery experts in France: treating lipedema
From diagnosis to treatment and recovery, treating lipedema can take time, depending on the severity of the condition. Due to a lack of awareness about this condition, there are currently only a handful of surgical experts worldwide dedicated to treating lipedema.
The reality is that lipedema is not rare, affecting up to 11% of women, even though a correct diagnosis is rarely made anywhere in the world today. For those seeking experts in France, there is a pioneering team of specialized surgeons led by Dr. Nicolas Zwillinger, who treats patients with lipedema.
A team of qualified plastic surgeons
As an active member of the French learned society SOFCEP and the international society ISAPS, and author of numerous scientific discoveries, Dr. Nicolas Zwillinger has specialized in the fields of plastic, cosmetic, and reconstructive surgery in the Paris region since the 2000s. He is also regularly invited each year to the SOFCEP congress to talk about lipedema, his method, his experience, and to share his discoveries with his surgical and medical colleagues.
Recognized as pioneers by the medical profession and patient community in the surgical treatment of lipedema, Dr. Nicolas Zwillinger and his surgical team have been developing standard protocols (medical and surgical) in France since 2018.
As pioneers in this field, Dr. Zwillinger and his team launched the veryfirst websitededicated to patients with lipoedema in 2019 with the aim of raising awareness of this chronic condition, which is still little known in France, by providing advice on examination,diagnosis,treatment, andpost-operative care that will enable them to treat and eradicate thesymptomsassociated with this disease and ultimately regain their independence and well-being.
A team of experienced multilingual surgeons
With histeam ofexperiencedplastic surgeons, Dr. Nicolas Zwillinger stands out in the surgical world for his use ofthe WAL liposuction technique. WAL liposuction since 2012, as well as his expertise in the long-term treatment of lipedema.
A key player in the multidisciplinary treatment of lipoedema, the plastic surgeon acts as the link betweenthe angiologist, vascular surgeon, phlebologist, hematologist, bariatric surgeon,psychologist, and nutritionist.
Dubbed the team with golden hands,Dr. Nicolas Zwillingerand his team have performed 360 operations over three years, helping more than 200 patients find relief from their complexes and pain since 2019.
Our team of international surgeons is experienced, each having been trained in different specialties and disciplines of plastic surgery.
The plastic surgeons in Dr. Nicolas Zwillinger's team come from countries such as Italy, Ukraine, Lebanon, and Argentina to treat lipedema in a state-of-the-art medical and surgical facility.
The team's watchwords are: enthusiasm, experience, human and medical enrichment, and highly qualified and professional service.
Thanks to their global clinical experience and multidisciplinary diversity, our scientific and clinical approaches have been enriched, greatly benefiting our patients.
In addition, doctors around the world turn to Dr. Nicolas Zwillinger forthe treatment of lipedemabecause expertise in this condition is very rare.
A caring and supportive team
As part of Dr. Nicolas Zwillinger's team, our mission is to care for our patients throughout their treatment.
Patients are always our priority. We are committed to a code of conduct: you will never be alone in your fight against lipedema.
In our approach, patient support is a key element, which is greatly appreciated by our patients. Medical assistants are always there for you, at the office and in the clinic, to provide comprehensive medical support before and after lipedema surgery.
They answer all your questions at the end of consultations, but also by email or phone.
They embody responsiveness and professionalism, allowing patients to approach surgery and post-operative recovery with greater peace of mind.
Last but not least, in order to better inform our patients, a Facebook community on lipedema has been created byDr. Nicolas Zwillingerwhere patients can freely share their feelings and experiences.