Procedure details
At a glance
Lymphedema treatment aims to reduce swelling, discomfort and infectious episodes while protecting limb function. Assessment may lead to conservative therapy, microsurgery, lymph-node transfer or reductive techniques in selected cases.
What we discuss in consultation
- function and structures to protect or restore
- tissue quality, blood supply and donor site
- timing and the possibility of staged reconstruction
Your treatment plan
The plan is coordinated with the underlying diagnosis and other specialties when needed. Reconstructive options, donor-site impact and required monitoring are compared.
Recovery and outcome
Recovery depends on defect size and technique. Wound care, protection of the reconstruction, physiotherapy and scheduled reviews may all form part of the journey.