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Complete decongestive therapy (CDT), including compression garments and manual lymphatic drainage, is a useful adjunct for managing lipedema.
Use compression garments and seek manual lymphatic drainage to manage swelling and improve lymph flow.
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treatments aimed at supporting lymphatic flow are useful adjuncts in managing lipedema; this includes complete decongestive therapy
Why this rating
Cited as useful based on literature reports.
Source
Lipedema: A Relatively Common Disease with Extremely Common Misconceptions
Donald W. Buck et al. · Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open · 2016
DOI 10.1097/gox.0000000000001043
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