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Lipoedema surgery Wertheim

Specialised liposuction that specifically removes diseased fatty tissue in lipoedema and can relieve pain. Consultation, operation and aftercare take place under one roof: at the Weight Doctors® Nationalklinik, the obesity centre Wertheim.

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How your therapy in Wertheim is structured

Two building blocks.
One plan.

The Weight Doctors® MEMBERSHIP is the foundation of every therapy: medical oversight, progress monitoring and aftercare. The treatment you choose together with your specialist builds on it.

Building block 1

Weight Doctors® MEMBERSHIP

The foundation for every Weight Doctors® therapy – with the tools that support your treatment and record your progress for your medical consultations.

  • Weight Doctors® AppKeep an eye on weight, activity and sleep, for iOS and Android
  • Digital body scalesBluetooth scales – the readings flow straight into the app
  • 3D BodyscanMeasure body composition objectively, up to twice a year
  • Priority access to specialistsby phone, video or on site, without a long wait
  • 360 coaches and Weight Doctors® MiraNutrition and behaviour in everyday life, aftercare with your coaches
  • E-prescription servicePrescriptions issued digitally – after medical approval
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Choose a treatment – below it you will see your plan. Which one suits you is something you decide together with your specialist.

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Losing weight with a fat distribution disorderHealth insurance cover also possible*

Your plan: Weight Doctors® MEMBERSHIP + Weight Doctors® lipoedema surgery

Procedure
Liposuction for lipoedema
Duration
1.5–3 hours
Price
from €950

in conjunction with cost coverage by German health insurance. Plus the Membership as the foundation: medical support, app, scales, 3D Bodyscan and aftercare.

* For patients with German statutory health insurance: if the medical indication is established in line with the DGAV guidelines, reimbursement may be possible.

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The Membership does not replace a medical decision: whether treatment makes sense, and which one, is decided by your specialist after a medical assessment.

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Weight Doctors® in Wertheim

Lipoedema surgery Wertheim at a glance

Obesity centre Wertheim

Lipoedema surgery at the obesity centre Wertheim

Consultation, operation and aftercare take place under one roof: at the Weight Doctors® Nationalklinik, the obesity centre Wertheim.

Full details are on the page Lipoedema surgery: the treatment in detail.

  • Lipoedema is a chronic, painful fat distribution disorder of the legs, hips, arms or buttocks; the diseased fat often remains even after major weight loss.
  • Lipoedema surgery removes this tissue in a targeted way and as gently as possible for lymphatic vessels and skin; it can relieve pain but is not intended for weight loss.
  • If your BMI is 35 or higher, obesity is treated first – at Weight Doctors® from a single source.
  • The procedure takes 1.5–3 hours; afterwards you wear compression for at least six weeks, often accompanied by lymphatic drainage. The result becomes apparent after 3–6 months.
  • Where the indication meets the guidelines, cost coverage by German health insurance is possible; we take care of the application and all documents entirely.
Process

How lipoedema surgery works in practice

  1. Diagnosis and planningIt begins with a detailed conversation with a doctor experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of lipoedema. After your medical history and a physical examination, the severity and affected regions are determined. The treatment plan depends on the stage, the body regions and your goals; the techniques are also discussed: tumescent technique, water-jet-assisted (WAL) or vibration-assisted liposuction (VAL).
  2. PreparationBefore the procedure there is a blood test and advice on diet, medication, alcohol and nicotine. In some cases manual lymphatic drainage is recommended beforehand to reduce the fluid in the tissue.
  3. ProcedureOn the day of surgery you arrive having fasted; after a final discussion the areas are marked. Depending on the extent and your wishes, the operation is carried out under general anaesthesia or under local anaesthesia with sedation. First a larger quantity of tumescent solution containing local anaesthetic and adrenaline is introduced: it numbs, constricts the blood vessels, reduces bleeding and loosens the tissue. Then the diseased fat is suctioned out through small skin incisions with a thin cannula – as gently as possible for the surrounding tissue, the lymphatic vessels and the skin. How much is suctioned out depends on the severity and the region treated.
  4. After surgeryThe areas are dressed with compression bandages or garments, and you are monitored for a few hours. After general anaesthesia you usually stay in the clinic for one night; after local anaesthesia you can often go home the same day.
  5. AftercareYou wear compression garments for at least six weeks. Manual lymphatic drainage can support the drainage of lymph; follow-up appointments accompany healing.
Who it is for

Who is lipoedema surgery suitable for?

  • After a bariatric operation or conservative weight loss, painful, diseased pockets of fat continue to exist that cannot be reduced despite weight loss.
  • Your weight is stable and your general health is good.
  • You have realistic expectations of the result.
  • Whether lipoedema surgery is suitable for you is clarified by the doctor in the initial consultation after a physical examination.

The national obesity centre of Weight Doctors® – in Wertheim am Main

The Nationalklinik Wertheim is the heart of Weight Doctors®: as the only location, it brings the entire range of treatment together in one place. Bariatric operations take place here in a fully equipped hospital setting, complemented by endoscopic procedures, the complete MMK programme and long-term aftercare with a 360° coach.

At the Weight Doctors® Nationalklinik – a pilot project for specialised healthcare in rural areas – specialists in visceral surgery, endoscopy, nutritional medicine, psychology and anaesthesia work closely together. For more than 25 million people in Germany, the Nationalklinik can be reached in 60 to 90 minutes by car; from Frankfurt Airport it is around 95 kilometres, a good hour by car.

  • Everything under one roofDiagnostics, MMK programme, surgery, endoscopy, aftercare and 360° coaching – no travelling between different locations.
  • Chief physician principleIndication, choice of strategy and follow-up checks under the responsibility of the chief physician.
  • Complete hospital settingInpatient care, operating theatres and monitoring at the Weight Doctors® Nationalklinik.
  • Without advance applicationStomach reduction on German health insurance without an advance application: before surgery we check all the requirements and take care of communication with your health insurer.

Your specialists in Wertheim

  • GermanyNetherlandsDr. ScheffelSpecialist in general and bariatric surgery
  • GermanyAustriaProf. MillerSpecialist in general and visceral surgery
  • GermanyPD Dr. WichmannSpecialist in visceral surgery & expert in endobariatrics
  • GermanyM. MargolinsSpecialist in general surgery
  • GermanyM. ShalabiSpecialist in general and visceral surgery
  • GermanyDr. SchüderSpecialist in general, visceral and vascular surgery / specialist in specialised visceral surgery
  • GermanyA. SaberSpecialist in orthopaedics and trauma surgery
  • GermanyDr. JohnSpecialist in internal medicine & gastroenterology
  • GermanyDr. SudholtSpecialist in internal medicine
  • GermanyM. Al RashdanSpecialist in internal medicine & gastroenterology
  • GermanyM. Al HamedSpecialist in internal medicine & gastroenterology
  • GermanyDr. HerrboldtSpecialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery

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The full range of Weight Doctors® in Germany – from consultation to surgery at the Weight Doctors® Nationalklinik.

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How to find us in Wertheim

Rotkreuzstraße 2, 97877 Wertheim

  • By car

    Follow the A3 towards Würzburg/Munich. Leave the motorway at Wertheim/Marktheidenfeld and turn right towards Kreuzwertheim/Wertheim. After approx. 8 km, continue over the large roundabout and the Spessartbrücke to Wertheim. Follow the signs for “Krankenhaus” – the Nationalklinik is at Rotkreuzstraße 2. Parking is available at the roadside and on the hospital grounds, for low fees.

  • By train & public transport

    From Wertheim station or the central bus station (ZOB), take bus line 975, which departs directly from the station forecourt. The journey takes approx. 13 minutes – the bus stops right in front of the hospital.

  • From Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    Wertheim is around 95 kilometres south-east of Frankfurt/Main Airport on the A3 – a good hour by car, longer depending on traffic. If you hire a car, follow the A3 towards Würzburg to the Wertheim/Marktheidenfeld exit. On request, we arrange a shuttle service from Frankfurt Airport directly to the Nationalklinik (for an additional charge).

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Frequently asked questions

Questions about Weight Doctors® in Wertheim

Where does the operation take place if I have my consultation in Wertheim?

Consultation, operation and aftercare take place under one roof: at the Weight Doctors® Nationalklinik, the obesity centre Wertheim.

What is lipoedema?

A chronic fat distribution disorder in which fatty tissue increases abnormally, usually symmetrically on the legs and hips, often also on the arms and buttocks. Typical features are swelling and pain on pressure or touch; hands and feet remain slim.

Does losing weight help against lipoedema?

Hardly against the diseased lipoedema fat – it does not respond to diet and exercise. Losing weight is still important if there is also excess weight: from a BMI of 35, obesity is treated first, then the lipoedema.

Is lipoedema surgery ordinary liposuction?

No. Lipoedema surgery is a specialised procedure that removes diseased fatty tissue in a targeted way while sparing lymphatic vessels and healthy tissue as far as possible. Aesthetic liposuction, by contrast, shapes stubborn but healthy fat deposits.

How long does lipoedema surgery take?

Depending on the extent, 1.5–3 hours, under general anaesthesia or under local anaesthesia with sedation.

Is lipoedema surgery carried out as an outpatient or inpatient?

Both are possible. After general anaesthesia you usually stay one night for observation; after local anaesthesia you can often go home the same day.

How long do I have to wear compression after the operation?

At least six weeks, depending on your doctor’s instructions. The compression garments reduce swelling, help the skin adapt and help prevent bruising and uneven results.

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