{"id":5913,"date":"2026-07-06T09:33:54","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T09:33:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lipedemaac.com\/operacion-lipedema\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T11:42:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T11:42:19","slug":"lipedema-surgery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lipedemaac.com\/en\/lipedema-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Operaci\u00f3n de lipedema"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"5913\" class=\"elementor elementor-5913\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6a4c9ae elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6a4c9ae\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8fb235e\" data-id=\"8fb235e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0faf39e elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"0faf39e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\r\n\/* ===== GLOBAL ===== *\/\r\n.olac-hero,.olac-section,.olac-dil-chart{font-family:inherit;}\r\n.olac-container{max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;}\r\n\r\n\/* ===== HERO ===== *\/\r\n.olac-hero{\r\n  position:relative;min-height:82vh;display:flex;align-items:center;overflow:hidden;\r\n  background-image:url('https:\/\/lipedemaac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tratamiento-integral-del-lipedema.webp');\r\n  background-size:cover;background-position:78% center;background-repeat:no-repeat;\r\n}\r\n.olac-hero::before{\r\n  content:\"\";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;\r\n  background:\r\n    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5,8,9,.96) 0%, rgba(5,8,9,.92) 28%, rgba(5,8,9,.70) 48%, rgba(5,8,9,.28) 72%, rgba(5,8,9,.10) 100%),\r\n    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,.20) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.05) 40%, rgba(0,0,0,.45) 100%);\r\n}\r\n.olac-hero::after{content:\"\";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:2;background:radial-gradient(circle at 22% 35%, rgba(216,189,132,.12), transparent 35%);}\r\n.olac-hero-inner{position:relative;z-index:3;width:100%;max-width:1240px;margin:0 auto;padding:120px 30px 90px;}\r\n.olac-hero-content{max-width:720px;}\r\n.olac-kicker{\r\n  display:inline-block;margin-bottom:24px;padding:10px 18px;border:1px solid rgba(216,189,132,.45);\r\n  color:#d8bd84;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;\r\n  background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);\r\n}\r\n.olac-hero h1{margin:0 0 24px;color:#fff;font-size:clamp(44px,5.6vw,80px);font-weight:300;line-height:.97;letter-spacing:-.05em;}\r\n.olac-hero h1 span{display:block;color:#d8bd84;font-weight:500;}\r\n.olac-hero-text{max-width:660px;margin:0 0 30px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);font-size:clamp(18px,1.4vw,22px);line-height:1.8;font-weight:300;}\r\n.olac-hero-links{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin-bottom:35px;}\r\n.olac-hero-links a{padding:10px 16px;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-size:13px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);}\r\n.olac-hero-links a:hover{color:#d8bd84;border-color:#d8bd84;}\r\n.olac-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:15px;}\r\n.olac-btn-primary,.olac-btn-secondary{\r\n  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-height:54px;padding:15px 28px;\r\n  border-radius:999px;text-decoration:none;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;transition:.25s ease;\r\n}\r\n\/* CTA fixed BIGSEO design system *\/\r\n.olac-btn-primary{background:#00B0F0;border:1px solid #00B0F0;color:#0D3544;}\r\n.olac-btn-primary:hover{background:#fff;border-color:#fff;color:#0D3544;}\r\n.olac-btn-secondary{color:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);}\r\n.olac-btn-secondary:hover{border-color:#d8bd84;color:#d8bd84;}\r\n\r\n\/* ===== SECTIONS ===== *\/\r\n.olac-section{padding:95px 24px;background:#f8f6f1;}\r\n.olac-section.white{background:#fff;}\r\n.olac-grid-2{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:70px;align-items:center;}\r\n.olac-eyebrow{color:#b4975f;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.22em;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:16px;}\r\n.olac-section h2{margin:0 0 24px;color:#111;font-size:clamp(32px,3.8vw,54px);line-height:1.06;letter-spacing:-.04em;font-weight:400;}\r\n.olac-section h2 span{color:#b4975f;}\r\n.olac-section p{color:#3b3b3b;font-size:17px;line-height:1.85;margin:0 0 20px;}\r\n.olac-image-card{min-height:520px;background-size:cover;background-position:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden;}\r\n.olac-image-card::after{content:\"\";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,.02), rgba(0,0,0,.35));}\r\n.olac-inline-link{color:#9b7b3d;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(155,123,61,.35);}\r\n.olac-inline-link:hover{border-bottom-color:#9b7b3d;}\r\n\r\n\/* ===== TIMELINE ===== *\/\r\n.olac-timeline{display:grid;gap:22px;margin-top:50px;}\r\n.olac-step{display:grid;grid-template-columns:180px 1fr;gap:30px;background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(180,151,95,.22);padding:30px;box-shadow:0 18px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.045);}\r\n.olac-step-number{color:#b4975f;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;}\r\n.olac-step h3{margin:0 0 10px;color:#111;font-size:24px;font-weight:500;}\r\n.olac-step p{margin:0;color:#555;font-size:16px;line-height:1.75;}\r\n.olac-step p a{color:#9b7b3d;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(155,123,61,.35);}\r\n\r\n\/* ===== CARDS ===== *\/\r\n.olac-cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;margin-top:50px;}\r\n.olac-cards.cols-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);}\r\n.olac-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(180,151,95,.22);padding:32px 28px;box-shadow:0 18px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.045);}\r\n.olac-card h3{margin:0 0 14px;color:#111;font-size:21px;font-weight:500;line-height:1.25;}\r\n.olac-card p{margin:0;color:#555;font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.75;}\r\n.olac-card p a{color:#9b7b3d;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(155,123,61,.35);}\r\n.olac-section.dark{background:#0d0d0d;color:#fff;}\r\n.olac-section.dark h2{color:#fff;}\r\n.olac-section.dark p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.74);}\r\n.olac-section.dark .olac-card{background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);border-color:rgba(216,189,132,.25);}\r\n.olac-section.dark .olac-card h3{color:#d8bd84;}\r\n.olac-section.dark .olac-card p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);}\r\n.olac-section.dark .olac-card p a{color:#d8bd84;border-bottom-color:rgba(216,189,132,.5);}\r\n\r\n\/* ===== DIL PIE ===== *\/\r\n.olac-dil-chart{background:#0d0d0d;color:#fff;padding:95px 24px;}\r\n.olac-dil-wrap{max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;display:grid;grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr;gap:70px;align-items:center;}\r\n.olac-dil-chart h2{margin:0 0 24px;color:#fff;font-size:clamp(32px,3.8vw,54px);line-height:1.06;letter-spacing:-.04em;font-weight:400;}\r\n.olac-pie{width:320px;height:320px;border-radius:50%;margin:0 auto;background:conic-gradient(#d8bd84 0% 20%,#b4975f 20% 40%,#8e7037 40% 60%,#6f582d 60% 80%,#3d3323 80% 100%);position:relative;box-shadow:0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.35);}\r\n.olac-pie::after{content:\"Lipedema\\A surgery\";white-space:pre;position:absolute;inset:58px;border-radius:50%;background:#0d0d0d;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;text-align:center;color:#fff;font-size:22px;line-height:1.2;font-weight:400;}\r\n.olac-legend{display:grid;gap:16px;}\r\n.olac-legend-item{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;color:rgba(255,255,255,.76);font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;}\r\n.olac-dot{width:14px;height:14px;border-radius:50%;flex:0 0 14px;margin-top:6px;background:#d8bd84;}\r\n.olac-legend-item:nth-child(2) .olac-dot{background:#b4975f;}\r\n.olac-legend-item:nth-child(3) .olac-dot{background:#8e7037;}\r\n.olac-legend-item:nth-child(4) .olac-dot{background:#6f582d;}\r\n.olac-legend-item:nth-child(5) .olac-dot{background:#3d3323;}\r\n\r\n\/* ===== FAQ ===== *\/\r\n.olac-faq{max-width:900px;margin:50px auto 0;display:grid;gap:16px;}\r\n.olac-faq-item{background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(180,151,95,.22);padding:28px 30px;box-shadow:0 18px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.045);}\r\n.olac-faq-item h3{margin:0 0 12px;color:#111;font-size:19px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.3;}\r\n.olac-faq-item p{margin:0;color:#555;font-size:16px;line-height:1.8;}\r\n\r\n\/* ===== AUTHOR \/ DISCLAIMER ===== *\/\r\n.olac-authorbox{max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(180,151,95,.28);border-left:4px solid #b4975f;padding:30px 34px;}\r\n.olac-authorbox p{margin:0 0 10px;color:#3b3b3b;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.7;}\r\n.olac-authorbox p:last-child{margin:0;}\r\n.olac-authorbox strong{color:#111;}\r\n.olac-authorbox a{color:#9b7b3d;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;}\r\n\r\n\/* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== *\/\r\n@media(max-width:1000px){.olac-cards.cols-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}\r\n@media(max-width:900px){.olac-grid-2{grid-template-columns:1fr;}.olac-image-card{min-height:380px;}.olac-dil-wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;}.olac-pie{width:260px;height:260px;}.olac-pie::after{inset:48px;font-size:19px;}}\r\n@media(max-width:767px){\r\n  .olac-hero{min-height:760px;background-position:72% center;}\r\n  .olac-hero::before{background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5,8,9,.96) 0%, rgba(5,8,9,.84) 45%, rgba(5,8,9,.96) 100%);}\r\n  .olac-hero-inner{padding:110px 22px 70px;}\r\n  .olac-actions{flex-direction:column;}\r\n  .olac-btn-primary,.olac-btn-secondary{width:100%;}\r\n  .olac-section,.olac-dil-chart{padding:70px 20px;}\r\n  .olac-cards,.olac-cards.cols-4{grid-template-columns:1fr;}\r\n  .olac-step{grid-template-columns:1fr;}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<!-- ============================= HERO ============================= -->\r\n<section class=\"olac-hero\">\r\n  <div class=\"olac-hero-inner\">\r\n    <div class=\"olac-hero-content\">\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"olac-kicker\">A personalised surgical process<\/div>\r\n\r\n      <h1>\r\n        Lipedema surgery\r\n        <span>step by step<\/span>\r\n      <\/h1>\r\n\r\n      <p class=\"olac-hero-text\">\r\n        A procedure planned in phases to treat lipedema fat tissue, improve symptoms, reduce volume and support the patient from diagnosis through to recovery, with our <strong>FLACS<\/strong> technique and the <strong>AC Method<\/strong>.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"olac-hero-links\">\r\n        <a href=\"\/en\/lipedema-treatment\/\">Lipedema treatment<\/a>\r\n        <a href=\"\/en\/advanced-care-method\/\">AC Method<\/a>\r\n        <a href=\"\/en\/renuvion-lipedema\/\">Renuvion\u00ae<\/a>\r\n        <a href=\"\/en\/pal-lipedema-liposuction\/\">PAL liposuction<\/a>\r\n        <a href=\"\/en\/lipedema-surgery-recovery\/\">Recovery<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"olac-actions\">\r\n        <a href=\"#contacto_footer\" class=\"olac-btn-primary\">Request your consultation<\/a>\r\n        <a href=\"\/en\/medical-team\/\" class=\"olac-btn-secondary\">Meet the medical team<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- ============================= INTRO ============================= -->\r\n<section class=\"olac-section\">\r\n  <div class=\"olac-container\">\r\n    <div class=\"olac-grid-2\">\r\n\r\n      <div>\r\n        <div class=\"olac-eyebrow\">Lipedema surgery<\/div>\r\n        <h2>A medical procedure, not a <span>conventional liposuction<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n          Lipedema surgery is designed to remove lipedema fat tissue precisely, respecting the lymphatic and vascular structures as far as possible.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n          Unlike cosmetic liposuction, it requires specialised diagnosis, planning by area, an adapted surgical technique and a specific post-surgery protocol. That is why it is part of an <a class=\"olac-inline-link\" href=\"\/en\/lipedema-treatment\/\">integrated lipedema treatment<\/a> and our <a class=\"olac-inline-link\" href=\"\/en\/advanced-care-method\/\">AC Method<\/a>.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"olac-image-card\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/lipedemaac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dr-alexo-carballeira-consulta-lipedema-marques-del-turia-731x1024.jpg');\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- ============================= PHASES ============================= -->\r\n<section class=\"olac-section white\">\r\n  <div class=\"olac-container\">\r\n\r\n    <div style=\"max-width:850px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center;\">\r\n      <div class=\"olac-eyebrow\">How the process works<\/div>\r\n      <h2>Phases of lipedema surgery<\/h2>\r\n      <p>\r\n        The process does not begin or end in the operating room. Safety and results depend on the prior assessment, the planning, the procedure and the follow-up that comes after.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"olac-timeline\">\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"olac-step\">\r\n        <div class=\"olac-step-number\">Phase 01<\/div>\r\n        <div>\r\n          <h3>Medical assessment, diagnosis and 3D scan<\/h3>\r\n          <p>We study symptoms, affected areas, medical history, lipedema stage and the patient's functional needs. We use the <strong>Bodygee 3D body scanner<\/strong> to map the contour and plan the surgery in a personalised way.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"olac-step\">\r\n        <div class=\"olac-step-number\">Phase 02<\/div>\r\n        <div>\r\n          <h3>Surgical planning by area<\/h3>\r\n          <p>We define the approach to the affected areas (full legs, thighs, calves, knees, ankles, buttocks, arms, forearms, saddlebags, and abdomen or trunk where appropriate) and whether to divide the treatment into several phases. Our <strong>FLACS<\/strong> technique (Full Legs Advanced Contour Sculpting) and the <strong>AC lymph-preserving protocols<\/strong> guide this planning within the <a href=\"\/en\/advanced-care-method\/\">AC Method<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"olac-step\">\r\n        <div class=\"olac-step-number\">Phase 03<\/div>\r\n        <div>\r\n          <h3>Specialised liposuction, adapted to each case<\/h3>\r\n          <p>Specialised liposuction can rely on different technologies (<a href=\"\/en\/pal-lipedema-liposuction\/\">PAL<\/a>, <a href=\"\/en\/wal-lipedema-liposuction\/\">WAL<\/a>, UAL or RFAL), selected according to the tissue, the area and the surgical goal. Although PAL\/Microaire is one of the techniques we use most, the approach is not limited to a single technology: we personalise the combination for each patient.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"olac-step\">\r\n        <div class=\"olac-step-number\">Phase 04<\/div>\r\n        <div>\r\n          <h3>Skin retraction with Renuvion\u00ae<\/h3>\r\n          <p><a href=\"\/en\/renuvion-lipedema\/\">Renuvion\u00ae<\/a> is used when there is skin laxity or a potential risk of it. In areas such as arms and thighs, where skin retraction is especially important, it is usually incorporated as a routine part of the surgical protocol.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"olac-step\">\r\n        <div class=\"olac-step-number\">Phase 05<\/div>\r\n        <div>\r\n          <h3>Recovery and medical follow-up<\/h3>\r\n          <p><a href=\"\/en\/lipedema-surgery-recovery\/\">Recovery<\/a> includes medical supervision, compression, lymphatic drainage, specific care and follow-up throughout your progress, within Advanced Care recovery.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- ============================= FLACS \/ AC METHOD ============================= -->\r\n<section class=\"olac-section dark\">\r\n  <div class=\"olac-container\">\r\n\r\n    <div style=\"max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center;\">\r\n      <div class=\"olac-eyebrow\">FLACS technique and AC Method<\/div>\r\n      <h2>FLACS: our technique for <span>full legs<\/span><\/h2>\r\n      <p>\r\n        <strong>FLACS<\/strong> (Full Legs Advanced Contour Sculpting) is the technique developed by Lipedema Advanced Care for treating the full legs. It prioritises the areas of greatest pain, volume and aesthetic impact to achieve a reduction of discomfort and volume that is as proportionate and aesthetic as possible.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"olac-cards\">\r\n      <div class=\"olac-card\">\r\n        <h3>FLACS: full legs<\/h3>\r\n        <p>An integrated approach to the leg that plans treatment according to pain, volume and contour, rather than treating isolated areas.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"olac-card\">\r\n        <h3>AC lymph-preserving protocols<\/h3>\r\n        <p>A technique designed to respect the lymphatic system during surgery, within our <a href=\"\/en\/advanced-care-method\/\">AC Method<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"olac-card\">\r\n        <h3>The AC Method from start to finish<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Surgery is integrated with pre-surgical preparation and <a href=\"\/en\/lipedema-surgery-recovery\/\">post-surgery recovery<\/a> to support the patient throughout the whole process.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- ============================= DIL PIE ============================= -->\r\n<section class=\"olac-dil-chart\">\r\n  <div class=\"olac-dil-wrap\">\r\n\r\n    <div>\r\n      <div class=\"olac-eyebrow\">The process, by phases<\/div>\r\n      <h2>How the surgical process is distributed<\/h2>\r\n      <p style=\"color:rgba(255,255,255,.74);\">\r\n        Lipedema surgery should be understood as a complete medical process, where every phase influences the patient's safety, comfort and progress.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div>\r\n      <div class=\"olac-pie\" aria-label=\"Lipedema surgery process by phases\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"olac-legend\" style=\"margin-top:38px;\">\r\n        <div class=\"olac-legend-item\"><span class=\"olac-dot\"><\/span><span>Medical assessment, diagnosis and 3D scan<\/span><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"olac-legend-item\"><span class=\"olac-dot\"><\/span><span>Surgical planning by area (FLACS)<\/span><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"olac-legend-item\"><span class=\"olac-dot\"><\/span><span>Specialised liposuction (PAL, WAL, UAL, RFAL)<\/span><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"olac-legend-item\"><span class=\"olac-dot\"><\/span><span>Skin retraction with Renuvion\u00ae<\/span><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"olac-legend-item\"><span class=\"olac-dot\"><\/span><span>Recovery and medical follow-up<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- ============================= AREAS ============================= -->\r\n<section class=\"olac-section\">\r\n  <div class=\"olac-container\">\r\n\r\n    <div style=\"max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center;\">\r\n      <div class=\"olac-eyebrow\">Personalised planning<\/div>\r\n      <h2>Areas that can be treated in lipedema surgery<\/h2>\r\n      <p>\r\n        The procedure adapts to the affected areas and to each patient's safety. In many cases, treatment is divided into several operations to prioritise safety and recovery.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"olac-cards cols-4\">\r\n      <div class=\"olac-card\">\r\n        <h3>Full legs (FLACS)<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Our <a href=\"\/en\/full-legs-lipedema-liposuction\/\">FLACS technique for full legs<\/a> prioritises the areas of greatest pain, volume and aesthetics: <a href=\"\/en\/thighs-lipedema-liposuction\/\">thighs<\/a>, <a href=\"\/en\/calves-lipedema-liposuction\/\">calves<\/a>, <a href=\"\/en\/knees-lipedema-liposuction\/\">knees<\/a> and <a href=\"\/en\/ankles-lipedema-liposuction\/\">ankles<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"olac-card\">\r\n        <h3>Arms and forearms<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Lipedema often affects the <a href=\"\/en\/arms-lipedema-liposuction\/\">arms<\/a> and forearms; they are treated with the same planning by area and, where appropriate, with Renuvion\u00ae.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"olac-card\">\r\n        <h3>Buttocks and saddlebags<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Areas such as the buttocks and <a href=\"\/en\/saddlebags-lipedema-liposuction\/\">saddlebags<\/a> may be part of the surgical plan depending on the case.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"olac-card\">\r\n        <h3>Abdomen and trunk<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Lipedema is recognised mainly in the limbs. The <a href=\"\/en\/abdomen-lipedema-liposuction\/\">abdomen<\/a> and trunk are not considered lipedema areas as such; when we treat these areas it is to improve body contour or for associated problems, not as treatment of lipedema itself.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"olac-actions\" style=\"justify-content:center;margin-top:42px;\">\r\n      <a href=\"#contacto_footer\" class=\"olac-btn-primary\">Request your consultation<\/a>\r\n      <a href=\"\/en\/lipedema-treatment\/\" class=\"olac-btn-secondary\" style=\"color:#111;border-color:#c9b37a;\">See lipedema treatment<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- ============================= TECHNOLOGY ============================= -->\r\n<section class=\"olac-section dark\">\r\n  <div class=\"olac-container\">\r\n\r\n    <div style=\"max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center;\">\r\n      <div class=\"olac-eyebrow\">Technology and recovery<\/div>\r\n      <h2>Several technologies, one <span>personalised approach<\/span><\/h2>\r\n      <p>\r\n        We do not work with a single machine: we have different surgical and recovery technologies, and we select the most suitable combination for each clinical case.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"olac-cards\">\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"olac-card\">\r\n        <h3>Specialised liposuction<\/h3>\r\n        <p><a href=\"\/en\/pal-lipedema-liposuction\/\">PAL\/Microaire<\/a> (the one we use most), <a href=\"\/en\/wal-lipedema-liposuction\/\">WAL\/BodyJet<\/a>, UAL and RFAL, adapting the technique to the tissue, the area and the surgical goal.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"olac-card\">\r\n        <h3>Renuvion\u00ae and 3D scan<\/h3>\r\n        <p><a href=\"\/en\/renuvion-lipedema\/\">Renuvion\u00ae<\/a> for skin retraction when there is laxity or risk, and the <a href=\"\/en\/bodygee-lipedema\/\">Bodygee 3D<\/a> scanner to plan and follow the evolution of the contour.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"olac-card\">\r\n        <h3>Advanced Care recovery<\/h3>\r\n        <p>LED blanket, cold compression therapy, compression, lymphatic drainage and personalised medical follow-up to support the <a href=\"\/en\/lipedema-surgery-recovery\/\">post-surgery recovery<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- ============================= FAQ ============================= -->\r\n<section class=\"olac-section white\">\r\n  <div class=\"olac-container\">\r\n\r\n    <div style=\"max-width:850px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center;\">\r\n      <div class=\"olac-eyebrow\">Frequently asked questions<\/div>\r\n      <h2>Common questions about lipedema surgery<\/h2>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"olac-faq\">\r\n      <div class=\"olac-faq-item\">\r\n        <h3>How is it different from cosmetic liposuction?<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Lipedema surgery is a medical procedure aimed at treating lipedema fat tissue while respecting the lymphatic structures as far as possible, with specialised diagnosis, planning by area and a specific post-surgery protocol. It is not a liposuction with a purely aesthetic purpose.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"olac-faq-item\">\r\n        <h3>Which areas can be treated?<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Full legs, thighs, calves, knees, ankles, buttocks, arms, forearms and saddlebags. The abdomen and trunk can be addressed when the aim is to improve body contour or for associated problems, not as treatment of lipedema itself. Planning is individualised.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"olac-faq-item\">\r\n        <h3>Which liposuction techniques do you use?<\/h3>\r\n        <p>We work with different technologies (PAL, WAL, UAL, RFAL). PAL\/Microaire is one of the techniques we use most, but we are not limited to a single one: we select the combination according to the tissue, the area and the goal for each patient.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"olac-faq-item\">\r\n        <h3>Can everything be treated in a single operation?<\/h3>\r\n        <p>It depends on the volume and extent. In many cases, treatment is divided into several procedures to prioritise safety and recovery. The medical team defines the plan in each case.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"olac-faq-item\">\r\n        <h3>When is Renuvion\u00ae used?<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Renuvion\u00ae is used when there is skin laxity or a potential risk of it. In areas such as arms and thighs, where skin retraction is especially important, it is usually incorporated as a routine part of the surgical protocol.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- ============================= DISCLAIMER \/ AUTHORSHIP ============================= -->\r\n<section class=\"olac-section white\" style=\"padding-top:0;\">\r\n  <div class=\"olac-authorbox\">\r\n    <!-- TODO client\/orchestrator: insert Dr. Carballeira's medical licence number once verified in the official ICOMV\/CGCOM register (secondary sources suggest 461510423, NOT confirmed in a primary source). Do not publish the number unverified. -->\r\n    <p><strong>Medically reviewed content.<\/strong> This content was produced by the medical team at Lipedema Advanced Care and reviewed by <strong>Dr. Alexo Carballeira Bra\u00f1a<\/strong>, plastic surgeon (SECPRE-recertified) specialised in the treatment of lipedema, registered with the ICOMV (Official College of Physicians of Valencia, Spain). Meet <a href=\"\/en\/doctor-alexo-carballeira-brana\/\">Dr. Alexo Carballeira<\/a> and the rest of our medical team.<\/p>\r\n    <p>The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not replace a medical consultation or diagnosis. Lipedema is a chronic condition: surgery aims to reduce the diseased fat tissue and improve symptoms, function and body contour, but it does not constitute a cure. Every case calls for an individualised assessment.<\/p>\r\n    <p>Last updated: July 2026.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- ============================= PREFOOTER CONTACT (FIXED COMPONENT + FORM, EN copy) ============================= -->\r\n<section id=\"lac-prefooter-contacto-unico\" class=\"lpf-main-section\">\r\n    <div class=\"lpf-container\">\r\n        <div class=\"lpf-flex-wrapper\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"lpf-doctor-side\">\r\n                <div class=\"lpf-doctor-sticky-box\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lipedemaac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dr-alexo-carballeira-consulta-lipedema-marques-del-turia.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Alexo Carballeira\" class=\"lpf-doctor-img\" title=\"\">\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"lpf-text-overlay\">\r\n                        <p class=\"lpf-tagline\">PERSONALISED CARE<\/p>\r\n                        <h2 class=\"lpf-hero-title\">\r\n                            Begin your journey to <br>\r\n                            <span class=\"lpf-gold-text\">freedom from lipedema<\/span>\r\n                        <\/h2>\r\n\r\n                        <div class=\"lpf-quote-container\">\r\n                            <p>\"My commitment is to offer you a precise diagnosis and complete support throughout the process.\"<\/p>\r\n                            <span class=\"lpf-signature\">Dr. Alexo Carballeira<\/span>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"lpf-form-side\" id=\"contacto_footer\">\r\n                <div class=\"lpf-form-box\">\r\n                    <div class=\"lpf-form-header\">\r\n                        <h3 class=\"lpf-form-main-title\">Request an Assessment<\/h3>\r\n                        <p class=\"lpf-form-subtitle\">SPECIALISED PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"lpf-form-engine\">\r\n                        <div class=\"wpforms-container wpforms-container-full\" id=\"wpforms-3655\"><form id=\"wpforms-form-3655\" class=\"wpforms-validate wpforms-form\" data-formid=\"3655\" method=\"post\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\" action=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5913\" data-token=\"44887d37fcbf8d78003474b2efc47c6d\"><noscript class=\"wpforms-error-noscript\">Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.<\/noscript><div class=\"wpforms-field-container\"><div id=\"wpforms-3655-field_0-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-name\" data-field-id=\"0\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-3655-field_0\">Name <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\">*<\/span><\/label><div class=\"wpforms-field-row wpforms-field-medium\"><div class=\"wpforms-field-row-block wpforms-first wpforms-one-half\"><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-3655-field_0\" class=\"wpforms-field-name-first wpforms-field-required\" name=\"wpforms[fields][0][first]\" placeholder=\"Name\" required><label for=\"wpforms-3655-field_0\" class=\"wpforms-field-sublabel after wpforms-sublabel-hide\">First<\/label><\/div><div class=\"wpforms-field-row-block wpforms-one-half\"><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-3655-field_0-last\" class=\"wpforms-field-name-last wpforms-field-required\" name=\"wpforms[fields][0][last]\" placeholder=\"Surnames\" required><label for=\"wpforms-3655-field_0-last\" class=\"wpforms-field-sublabel after wpforms-sublabel-hide\">Last<\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-3655-field_2-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-email\" data-field-id=\"2\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-3655-field_2\">Email <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\">*<\/span><\/label><input type=\"email\" id=\"wpforms-3655-field_2\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-required\" name=\"wpforms[fields][2]\" placeholder=\"Email\" required><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-3655-field_13-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-number\" data-field-id=\"13\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-3655-field_13\">Telephone <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\">*<\/span><\/label><input type=\"number\" pattern=\"\\d*\" id=\"wpforms-3655-field_13\" class=\"wpforms-field-small wpforms-field-required\" name=\"wpforms[fields][13]\" placeholder=\"Telephone\" required><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-3655-field_12-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio wpforms-list-inline\" data-field-id=\"12\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-3655-field_12\">Gender<\/label><ul id=\"wpforms-3655-field_12\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1 wpforms-selected\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-3655-field_12_1\" name=\"wpforms[fields][12]\" value=\"Female\"   checked='checked'><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-3655-field_12_1\">Female<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-3655-field_12_2\" name=\"wpforms[fields][12]\" value=\"Male\"  ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-3655-field_12_2\">Male<\/label><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-3655-field_11-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-number wpforms-one-half wpforms-first\" data-field-id=\"11\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-3655-field_11\">Age <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\">*<\/span><\/label><input type=\"number\" pattern=\"\\d*\" id=\"wpforms-3655-field_11\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-required\" name=\"wpforms[fields][11]\" placeholder=\"Ej: 45\" required><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-3655-field_8-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-number wpforms-one-half\" data-field-id=\"8\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-3655-field_8\">Weight (kg)<\/label><input type=\"number\" pattern=\"\\d*\" id=\"wpforms-3655-field_8\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][8]\" placeholder=\"Ej: 70\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-3655-field_7-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-number wpforms-one-half wpforms-first\" data-field-id=\"7\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-3655-field_7\">Height (cm)<\/label><input type=\"number\" pattern=\"\\d*\" id=\"wpforms-3655-field_7\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][7]\" placeholder=\"Ej: 170\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-3655-field_9-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-number wpforms-one-half\" data-field-id=\"9\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-3655-field_9\">Waist (cm)<\/label><input type=\"number\" pattern=\"\\d*\" id=\"wpforms-3655-field_9\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][9]\" placeholder=\"Ej: 80\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-3655-field_10-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-number wpforms-one-half wpforms-first\" data-field-id=\"10\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-3655-field_10\">Hip (cm)<\/label><input type=\"number\" pattern=\"\\d*\" id=\"wpforms-3655-field_10\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][10]\" placeholder=\"Ej: 100\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-3655-field_3-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-textarea\" data-field-id=\"3\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-3655-field_3\">Message (Optional)<\/label><textarea id=\"wpforms-3655-field_3\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][3]\" placeholder=\"Message\" ><\/textarea><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-3655-field_4-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-checkbox\" data-field-id=\"4\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-3655-field_4\">Checkboxes <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\">*<\/span><\/label><ul id=\"wpforms-3655-field_4\" class=\"wpforms-field-required\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wpforms-3655-field_4_1\" name=\"wpforms[fields][4][]\" value=\"I accept the privacy policy\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-3655-field_4_1\">I accept the privacy policy<\/label><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"wpforms[recaptcha]\" value=\"\"><div class=\"wpforms-submit-container\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"wpforms[id]\" value=\"3655\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"wpforms[author]\" value=\"6\"><button type=\"submit\" name=\"wpforms[submit]\" id=\"wpforms-submit-3655\" class=\"wpforms-submit\" aria-live=\"assertive\" value=\"wpforms-submit\">Send<\/button><\/div><\/form><\/div>  <!-- .wpforms-container -->\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n    \/* AISLAMIENTO TOTAL: Solo afecta a este bloque *\/\r\n    #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico {\r\n        background-color: #0F1E23 !important;\r\n        padding: 100px 5%;\r\n        font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;\r\n        position: relative;\r\n        overflow: hidden;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico .lpf-container { max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto; }\r\n    #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico .lpf-flex-wrapper { display: flex; align-items: stretch; gap: 80px; }\r\n\r\n    #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico .lpf-doctor-side { flex: 1; position: relative; }\r\n    #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico .lpf-doctor-sticky-box { position: sticky; top: 50px; height: 100%; }\r\n    #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico .lpf-doctor-img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; filter: brightness(0.6); display: block; }\r\n\r\n    #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico .lpf-text-overlay {\r\n        position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; padding: 80px 40px;\r\n        background: linear-gradient(to top, #0F1E23 30%, transparent 100%);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico .lpf-tagline { font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 5px; color: #C8A158; margin-bottom: 15px; font-weight: 600; }\r\n    #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico .lpf-hero-title { font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 52px) !important; line-height: 1.1 !important; color: #ffffff !important; margin-bottom: 30px !important; font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif !important; }\r\n    #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico .lpf-gold-text { color: #C8A158 !important; font-style: italic; }\r\n    #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico .lpf-quote-container { border-left: 1px solid #C8A158; padding-left: 25px; max-width: 400px; }\r\n    #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico .lpf-quote-container p { color: #ccc; font-style: italic; font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif; }\r\n    #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico .lpf-signature { display: block; font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #C8A158; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 10px; font-weight: 700; }\r\n\r\n    #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico .lpf-form-side { flex: 1; }\r\n    #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico .lpf-form-box { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.2); padding: 60px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }\r\n    #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico .lpf-form-main-title { color: #ffffff !important; font-size: 26px !important; font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important; font-weight: 400 !important; }\r\n    #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico .lpf-form-subtitle { font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 3px; color: #C8A158; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 40px; }\r\n\r\n    #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico input,\r\n    #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico textarea {\r\n        width: 100% !important; background: transparent !important; border: none !important;\r\n        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1) !important; color: #fff !important; padding: 12px 0 !important;\r\n        font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif !important; font-size: 15px !important; margin-bottom: 15px !important;\r\n        border-radius: 0 !important;\r\n    }\r\n    #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico input:focus { border-bottom-color: #C8A158 !important; outline: none; }\r\n\r\n    #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico .lpf-no-spin::-webkit-inner-spin-button,\r\n    #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico .lpf-no-spin::-webkit-outer-spin-button { -webkit-appearance: none; margin: 0; }\r\n    #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico .lpf-no-spin { -moz-appearance: textfield; }\r\n\r\n    #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico .lpf-field-label { font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; color: #C8A158; letter-spacing: 1px; display: block; margin-top: 10px; font-weight: 700; }\r\n\r\n    #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico .lpf-gender-chips { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin: 10px 0 20px; }\r\n    #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico .lpf-gender-chips input { display: none !important; }\r\n    #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico .lpf-gender-chips label {\r\n        flex: 1; text-align: center; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); padding: 12px; cursor: pointer;\r\n        font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: #777; transition: 0.3s;\r\n    }\r\n    #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico .lpf-gender-chips input:checked + label { border-color: #C8A158; color: #C8A158; background: rgba(200, 161, 88, 0.05); }\r\n\r\n    #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico .lpf-privacy-wrap { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-top: 20px; }\r\n    #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico .lpf-privacy-wrap input { width: auto !important; margin: 0 !important; accent-color: #C8A158; }\r\n    #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico .lpf-privacy-wrap label { font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: #888; cursor: pointer; }\r\n\r\n    #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico .lpf-submit-btn {\r\n        width: 100%; background-color: #C8A158 !important; color: #000 !important;\r\n        padding: 22px !important; font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif !important; font-weight: 700 !important;\r\n        letter-spacing: 3px !important; border: none !important; cursor: pointer; transition: 0.4s ease;\r\n        margin-top: 20px; text-transform: uppercase;\r\n    }\r\n    #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico .lpf-submit-btn:hover { background-color: #ffffff !important; transform: translateY(-3px); }\r\n\r\n    #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico .lpf-row { display: flex; gap: 20px; }\r\n    #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico .lpf-col { flex: 1; }\r\n\r\n    @media (max-width: 992px) {\r\n        #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico .lpf-flex-wrapper { flex-direction: column; }\r\n        #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico .lpf-form-box { padding: 40px 20px; }\r\n        #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico .lpf-text-overlay { position: relative; padding: 40px 0; background: none; }\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* FIX: markup REAL de WPForms (shortcode de WPForms 1787 en vivo). Reestilado sobre las\r\n       clases que WPForms genera, para que el envio funcione (nonce + campos ocultos en vivo). *\/\r\n    #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico .wpforms-field-label { font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; color: #C8A158; letter-spacing: 1px; font-weight: 700; }\r\n    #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico .wpforms-field { margin-bottom: 8px; }\r\n    #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico .wpforms-field-radio ul { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin: 10px 0 20px; list-style: none; padding: 0; }\r\n    #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico .wpforms-field-radio li { flex: 1; }\r\n    #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico .wpforms-field-radio input[type=\"radio\"] { display: none !important; }\r\n    #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico .wpforms-field-radio label.wpforms-field-label-inline { display: block; text-align: center; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); padding: 12px; cursor: pointer; font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: #777; transition: 0.3s; }\r\n    #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico .wpforms-field-radio li.wpforms-selected label.wpforms-field-label-inline { border-color: #C8A158; color: #C8A158; background: rgba(200, 161, 88, 0.05); }\r\n    #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico .wpforms-submit { width: 100% !important; background-color: #C8A158 !important; color: #000 !important; padding: 22px !important; font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif !important; font-weight: 700 !important; letter-spacing: 3px !important; border: none !important; cursor: pointer; transition: 0.4s ease; margin-top: 20px; text-transform: uppercase; }\r\n    #lac-prefooter-contacto-unico .wpforms-submit:hover { background-color: #ffffff !important; transform: translateY(-3px); }\r\n\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<!-- =====================================================================\r\nRICH SNIPPET (JSON-LD)  -  included here. Can stay in this block or be moved to Rank Math > schema \"Code\".\r\nFAQPage questions match the visible FAQ word for word.\r\n===================================================================== -->\r\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\r\n{\r\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\r\n  \"@graph\": [\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"MedicalWebPage\",\r\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/lipedemaac.com\/en\/lipedema-surgery\/#webpage\",\r\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/lipedemaac.com\/en\/lipedema-surgery\/\",\r\n      \"name\": \"Lipedema Surgery: Procedure, FLACS Technique & Areas\",\r\n      \"inLanguage\": \"en\",\r\n      \"description\": \"How lipedema surgery works step by step: 3D scan assessment, planning by area, our FLACS technique and specialised liposuction (PAL, WAL, UAL, RFAL) with Renuvion.\",\r\n      \"about\": { \"@type\": \"MedicalCondition\", \"name\": \"Lipedema\" },\r\n      \"lastReviewed\": \"2026-07-01\",\r\n      \"reviewedBy\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Physician\",\r\n        \"name\": \"Dr. Alexo Carballeira Bra\u00f1a\",\r\n        \"medicalSpecialty\": \"PlasticSurgery\",\r\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/lipedemaac.com\/en\/doctor-alexo-carballeira-brana\/\"\r\n      },\r\n      \"publisher\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"MedicalBusiness\",\r\n        \"name\": \"Lipedema Advanced Care\",\r\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/lipedemaac.com\/en\/\",\r\n        \"address\": {\r\n          \"@type\": \"PostalAddress\",\r\n          \"streetAddress\": \"Gran V\u00eda del Marqu\u00e9s del Turia, 20\",\r\n          \"addressLocality\": \"Valencia\",\r\n          \"postalCode\": \"46005\",\r\n          \"addressCountry\": \"ES\"\r\n        }\r\n      }\r\n    },\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\r\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/lipedemaac.com\/en\/lipedema-surgery\/#faq\",\r\n      \"mainEntity\": [\r\n        {\r\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n          \"name\": \"How is it different from cosmetic liposuction?\",\r\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n            \"text\": \"Lipedema surgery is a medical procedure aimed at treating lipedema fat tissue while respecting the lymphatic structures as far as possible, with specialised diagnosis, planning by area and a specific post-surgery protocol. It is not a liposuction with a purely aesthetic purpose.\"\r\n          }\r\n        },\r\n        {\r\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n          \"name\": \"Which areas can be treated?\",\r\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n            \"text\": \"Full legs, thighs, calves, knees, ankles, buttocks, arms, forearms and saddlebags. The abdomen and trunk can be addressed when the aim is to improve body contour or for associated problems, not as treatment of lipedema itself. Planning is individualised.\"\r\n          }\r\n        },\r\n        {\r\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n          \"name\": \"Which liposuction techniques do you use?\",\r\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n            \"text\": \"We work with different technologies (PAL, WAL, UAL, RFAL). PAL\/Microaire is one of the techniques we use most, but we are not limited to a single one: we select the combination according to the tissue, the area and the goal for each patient.\"\r\n          }\r\n        },\r\n        {\r\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n          \"name\": \"Can everything be treated in a single operation?\",\r\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n            \"text\": \"It depends on the volume and extent. In many cases, treatment is divided into several procedures to prioritise safety and recovery. The medical team defines the plan in each case.\"\r\n          }\r\n        },\r\n        {\r\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n          \"name\": \"When is Renuvion used?\",\r\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n            \"text\": \"Renuvion is used when there is skin laxity or a potential risk of it. In areas such as arms and thighs, where skin retraction is especially important, it is usually incorporated as a routine part of the surgical protocol.\"\r\n          }\r\n        }\r\n      ]\r\n    }\r\n  ]\r\n}\r\n<\/script>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A personalised surgical process Lipedema surgery step by step A procedure planned in phases to treat lipedema fat tissue, improve symptoms, reduce volume and support the patient from diagnosis through to recovery, with our FLACS technique and the AC Method. Lipedema treatment AC Method Renuvion\u00ae PAL liposuction Recovery Request your consultation Meet the medical team [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5913","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lipedemaac.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5913","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lipedemaac.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lipedemaac.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lipedemaac.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lipedemaac.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5913"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/lipedemaac.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5913\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6270,"href":"https:\/\/lipedemaac.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5913\/revisions\/6270"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lipedemaac.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5913"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}