1. Educational purpose
The information on this website is provided for general education about lymphedema and its treatment. It is not a substitute for a personal consultation, examination, and assessment by a qualified clinician.
2. No guaranteed outcomes
Lymphedema is a chronic condition that is managed rather than cured. No surgeon can guarantee a specific outcome, a cure, or that compression will no longer be needed after surgery. Swelling, function, and the frequency of infection vary from person to person, and any description of typical results here is general and may not apply to your situation.
3. Seek professional advice
If you have a medical concern about a treatment described here, or experience warning signs — fever with a hot, red, swollen limb, a sudden increase in swelling, a wound or blister on a lymphedematous limb, or breathlessness or chest pain — seek medical attention promptly. For general questions, arrange a consultation with a qualified clinician.
4. External links
Links to external websites are provided for convenience. We are not responsible for the content of external sites.