Byrd Lipedema Surgery Center

About the clinic

Lipedema Surgery Center is a specialized medical center located in Roswell, GA, dedicated to treating patients suffering from lipedema, a painful fat disorder that affects millions of women. The center is led by Dr. Marcia Byrd, a world-renowned lipedema specialist who has dedicated much of her career to raising awareness of this underdiagnosed and misunderstood disease. Dr. Byrd and her staff are committed to providing personalized and compassionate care to alleviate patients' emotional and physical pain.

Interesting facts

• Lipedema is a condition that causes a lower half of the body to be bigger than the top half.
• The condition can cause legs to easily bruise.
• Lipedema is related to Dercum’s disease and is described as “adiposis dolorosa,” or painful fat.
• There is no single treatment for lipedema.
• Lipedema-specific liposuction is not widely practiced in the United States.
• Dr. Marcia Byrd is a world-renowned lipedema specialist who has dedicated much of her career to raising awareness for fat disorders.
• Arms and legs affected by lipedema have a rubbery texture.
• Pockets of fat or fluid can appear below the knee in lipedema patients.
• Some lipedema patients may have a deficiency of Vitamins D, B12, and iron.
• Lipedema can cause a lag in the healing of wounds and development of tissue that resembles scars (fibrosis).
• The Fat Disorders Research Society (FDRS) hosts an annual conference for physicians and researchers specializing in the treatment of lipedema.
• Lipedema may affect as many as 20 million women in the United States alone.
• Dr. Byrd performs over 30 lipedema procedures per month at her Atlanta-based surgery center.
• Dr. Byrd and her staff are caring individuals who are truly dedicated to treating patients who have this disorder.

Benefits

The Lipedema Surgery Center in Roswell, GA, led by Dr. Marcia V. Byrd, specializes in the treatment of lipedema, a condition that causes excessive accumulation of fat and fluid in the lower extremities, leading to joint pain, hypersensitivity, and mobility issues. Dr. Byrd has performed over 10,000 successful lipedema surgeries using a unique lymphatic-sparing liposuction surgery that removes the excess fat while protecting the important lymphatic channels to prevent lymphedema. Patients who receive treatment at the center report improved mobility, greater comfort, and enhanced self-confidence. Dr. Byrd is a pioneer in the treatment of lipedema, and her expertise in the field is highly regarded.

Top Medical procedures

Medical Procedures:

• Lipedema surgery
• Water-Jet Assisted Liposuction (WAL)