In this episode of Stronger Than Lipedema, hosts Cindy and Kristy are joined by Dr. Sayeed, a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Manhasset, New York, to discuss comprehensive management and treatment strategies for lipedema. Dr. Sayeed covers his journey into plastic surgery, the increase in lipedema cases in recent years, and the crucial role of social media and AI in patient research and awareness. The conversation includes an in-depth look at the consultation process, insurance authorization, the importance of compression garments post-surgery, and the holistic approach of his boutique practice in treating lipedema patients. Dr. Sayeed emphasizes personalized patient care, setting realistic expectations, and the need for greater awareness and support within the medical community.The episode wraps up with advice for women with lipedema on finding the right healthcare providers and maintaining perseverance through their journey.00:00 Introduction to Stronger Than Lipedema00:50 Meet Dr. Sayeed: A Journey in Plastic Surgery02:05 The Rise of Lipedema Awareness02:52 The Role of AI in Modern Medicine05:14 Consultation Process for Lipedema Patients09:03 Insurance and Surgery Options13:38 Post-Surgery Compression and Recovery19:03 Choosing the Right Compression Garments21:44 The High Costs of Lipedema Treatment21:58 Surgical Techniques and Liposuction Modalities24:38 Skin Tightening and J Plasma26:51 Setting Realistic Expectations for Surgery30:58 Patient Support and Post-Surgery Care33:20 Common Concerns and Recovery38:41 Raising Awareness in the Medical Community40:30 Final Advice for Women with Lipedema42:42 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsFollow us on Social media!!!Kristy's Contact information:IG⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dellalunawellness/⁠FB Group⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1F3pseJKUd/?mibextid=wwXIfr⁠⁠⁠⁠Website is below  Kristy Dellacroce, MS,OTR/L, MLD-CSunrise Healing, LLC⁠⁠ ⁠⁠sunrisehealingaz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lipedema Advocate 856-297-7437Cindy contact information⁠FB:⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/withcindyhowell⁠⁠⁠Private FB Group:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/7021999704562921⁠⁠⁠⁠IG:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/lipedema_withcindyhowell/⁠Cindy Howell RN PHC MPCHWebsite:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.withcindyhowell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Lipedema advocate: 860-550-1161Top 5 Foods to Avoid for Managing Lipedema! Link:⁠ https://withcindyhowell.com/checklist/⁠Free surgery course: ⁠⁠https://l.bttr.to/6cATB⁠Syed Sayeed MD FACShttps://www.instagram.com/drsayeedny/

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