Loose Skin Removal & Lipedema Treatment After 200+ Pounds Weight Loss

Lipedema Treatment & Loose Skin Removal After 200+ Pounds Weight Loss

After losing over 200 pounds naturally, I learned that my body was still holding on to something deeper — a condition called lipedema. In this Q&A, I’m answering your questions about my lipedema diagnosis, treatment, and loose skin removal surgeries after massive weight loss.

I’ve been through multiple procedures to remove excess skin and treat lipedema, and I’m sharing the real, unfiltered truth about what it’s like... from the emotional side to the physical healing, costs, and lessons I’ve learned along the way.

If you’re researching lipedema surgery, curious about loose skin removal after weight loss, or just need honest encouragement on your own health journey, I hope this video helps you feel seen, informed, and supported. 💛

In this video, I share:
✿ How I discovered I have lipedema
✿ The surgeries I had and what they were like
✿ The recovery process and emotional impact
✿ What insurance covered (and what it didn’t)
✿ How I maintained my health and mindset after surgery
✿ What I wish I’d known before going through it all

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Intro

0:26 - How did you discover you had lipedema?

3:18 - How did you find your doctors and decide on surgery?

4:11 - How did you know when you were ready for surgery?

5:41 - Which surgery was the hardest, physically or emotionally?

5:50 - Surgery 1

7:02 - Surgery 2

7:59 - Surgery 3

8:50 - Surgery 4

9:10 - Would you still lose the weight if you couldn't afford skin removal?

10:12 - How much did your surgeries cost, and did insurance cover any part of it?

11:27 - How do I afford multiple surgeries?

12:33 - What advice would you give someone who can't afford these surgeries?

13:51 - How long did recovery take for each surgery?

16:04 - How did you maintain your weight during recovery when you couldn't work out?

18:39 - How do you stay active during surgery, recovery, or breaks?

19:54 - How do you deal with swelling, and how do you manage your scars?

21:59 - How did you handle the emotional side of healing and downtime?

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⭐️ MY SURGERY TEAM ⭐️

My loose skin surgeries were done by Dr. Shawn Moshrefi @Drshawnmoshrefi
My lipedema surgeries were done by Dr. Aria Vazirnia
I was diagnosed by Dr. Karen Herbst
All were done with: The Advanced Lipedema Treatment program at The Roxbury Institute in Beverly Hills @theroxburyinstitute // https://bit.ly/roxbury-institute

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🎬 Produced, Filmed & Edited by @PaigeMajor
Disclaimer: I’m not a doctor, nutritionist, or medical professional. Everything I share in this video is based on my own personal experience and what has worked for me. Always consult your doctor or a qualified health provider before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, or health plan.

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