At Lipedema Surgical Solutions, we are committed to delivering compassionate, individualized care that empowers our patients to take back control of their health. One of our patients, JH, achieved life-changing improvements through a conservative treatment approach using the GLP-1 medication Tirzepatide. Her journey is a powerful example of how non-surgical interventions can make a profound difference for people living with lipedema.
Before GLP-1 Therapy
Even with a consistently healthy diet, JH struggled with the daily limitations caused by lipedema. Activities most people take for granted—like climbing a flight of stairs—were physically draining, leaving her feeling restricted and discouraged.
Initial Bioimpedance Spectroscopy Measurements:
- Weight: 234 lbs
- Body Fat Percentage: 45.7%
- BMI: 33.4
- Body Fat Mass: 109 lbs
- Lean Body Mass: 130 lbs
- Skeletal Muscle Mass: 71 lbs
- ECW/TBW (Extracellular Water/Total Body Water): 0.401 in both legs
Early Breakthroughs
Within just three weeks of starting Tirzepatide, JH experienced a remarkable improvement in her mobility. During a trip, she walked nine miles in a single day—something she would not have considered possible before treatment.
She maintained the use of compression garments throughout her therapy, which supported circulation and helped optimize results. Within one to two months, she felt strong and confident enough to begin regular gym workouts, reclaiming activities she once thought were out of reach.
15 Months of Progress
After 15 months of consistent treatment with Tirzepatide at a dose of 7.5 mg/week, JH’s results were nothing short of inspiring:
Follow-Up Bioimpedance Spectroscopy Measurements:
- Weight: 162 lbs (a 78-lb loss)
- Body Fat Percentage: 32.9% (down 12.8%)
- BMI: 23.3 (a reduction of 10.1 kg/m²)
- Body Fat Mass: 53.2 lbs (a decrease of 56 lbs)
- Lean Body Mass: 109 lbs (down 21 lbs)
- Skeletal Muscle Mass: 59 lbs (loss of only 12 lbs—just 15% of her total weight loss, less than the typical 20%)
- ECW/TBW: Slight improvement in the right leg to 0.396; the left leg remained at 0.402.
A Story of Renewed Possibilities
JH’s outcome demonstrates the potential of GLP-1 conservative therapy as part of a personalized lipedema treatment plan. In addition to significant weight and fat reduction, her mobility and endurance improved dramatically, allowing her to live more actively and comfortably.
Our Ongoing Mission
Every lipedema patient’s needs are unique. At Lipedema Surgical Solutions, we tailor each plan to the individual, combining innovative, evidence-based treatments with compassionate support. Whether through surgical intervention, conservative care, or a combination of approaches, our focus is always on helping patients restore function, ease discomfort, and improve quality of life.
