Full-leg lipedema treatment in Paris
Plastic surgery Pr Meningaud
Pour Aristote, il existe trois critères objectifs de la beauté : la symétrie, l’harmonie dans les proportions et la précision. Pour Charles Auguste Baud [1], la fonction est un critère intrinsèque de la beauté.
Un visage beau implique une orthognathie (une bonne congruence des arcades dentaires, une bonne perméabilité des voies aéro-digestives supérieures, un appareil occulo-moteur fonctionnel (la beauté du regard), une bonne motricité (un viage beau est souriant), etc.
Understanding full-leg lipedema
Full-leg lipedema treatment in Paris 16
Lipedema is a progressive disease affecting the hips, thighs, knees, legs, and sometimes the ankles, while sparing the feet. It is frequently associated with spontaneous pain, excessive sensitivity to touch, easy bruising, and significant psychological impact.
When lipedema involves the entire legs, partial treatment exposes patients to morphological imbalances and persistent symptoms. This is why a global vision is essential.
Why treat full-leg lipedema in its entirety in Paris?
One of my fundamental principles is never to fragment a global pathology. Treating lipedema of the entire legs allows for:
homogeneous volume reduction
better continuity of anatomical lines
more effective reduction of pain and heaviness
durable functional improvement
Treating only the thighs or calves may lead to silhouette discontinuities and incomplete results. My approach aims for morphological coherence while respecting lymphatic and venous physiology.
Full-leg lipedema treatment in Paris
Professor Jean-Paul Meningaud plastic surgery
Manual, precise, and atraumatic liposuction
In the treatment of lipedema, I favor predominantly manual liposuction, which I consider more precise and more respectful than fully assisted techniques.
This approach allows for:
continuous tactile feedback
fine adaptation to the specific density of lipedema fat
maximal reduction of vascular trauma
My objective is clear: to obtain aspirated fat that is as yellow as possible, with minimal blood and fluid—an indicator of a controlled and atraumatic surgical technique. This technical rigor contributes to faster recovery, reduced swelling, and fewer postoperative bruises.
VASER®: a systematic step in lipedema treatment in Paris
I systematically use VASER® technology, which enables selective emulsification of fat while preserving vital structures such as vessels, nerves, and lymphatics.
In lipedema, VASER® facilitates:
more homogeneous extraction of pathological fat
reduced surgical trauma
improved postoperative skin quality
However, VASER® is only a preparatory step. In my experience, the precision of the manual gesture remains decisive.
Argon Plasma: controlled and effective skin tightening
The second distinguishing pillar of my approach is the use of Argon Plasma, which I now consider one of the most effective technologies for deep skin retraction.
After removing the large volumes characteristic of lipedema, the skin may show loss of tone. Argon Plasma allows for:
homogeneous skin contraction
significant improvement in firmness
reduced risk of secondary skin laxity
This technology works deeply and in a controlled manner, perfectly complementing liposuction.
Expected results after full-leg lipedema treatment in Paris
Patients generally report:
marked reduction in pain
a sensation of lighter legs
clear improvement in body contour
improved mobility and quality of life
Results develop progressively over several months, as swelling subsides and the skin fully retracts.
Personalized care for each patient in Paris 16
Every case of lipedema is unique. The preoperative consultation is essential to establish an accurate diagnosis, assess disease stage, and define a personalized surgical strategy.
Based in Paris 16, I place my expertise as a plastic surgeon at the service of a rigorous, human, and demanding approach, with one clear objective: to treat full-leg lipedema globally, durably, and with respect for the body.