Lipedema surgery in Austria
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Dr. Heiko Renner
Vienna and Bruck an der Mur · Dr. Heiko Renner
MicroAir (vibration-cannula assisted liposuction), WAL (water-assisted), and VASER, with stated goal of maximum protection of lymph vessels; sedation (twilight sleep) or general anesthesia. Price quoted after a consultation.
Dr. Martin Barsch - Zentrum fuer Lipoedem
Linz (center also operates in Vienna) · Dr. Martin Barsch, MBA (operations performed by Dr. Barsch or Dr. Sandhofer)
Lymph-sparing high-volume liposuction with blunt vibrating cannulas in tumescent local anesthesia with sedoanalgesia; does not use WAL, laser or plasma techniques for lipedema; usually 2-3 operations about 4 weeks apart. arms EUR 3,500-4,500; lower legs incl. knees EUR 5,500-6,500; 2 leg operations EUR 12,000-14,000; 3-4 operations (legs + arms) EUR 16,000-24,000; follow-up procedures max EUR 500; includes dressings, post-op checks up to 1 year, and post-op ultrasound/shockwave/lymph drainage.
Dr. Martin Barsch - Zentrum fuer Lipoedem in full
Dr. Matthias Sandhofer
Vienna · Dr. Matthias Sandhofer (with partner Dr. Clemens Haas, plastic surgeon)
Lymph-sparing liposuction with vibrating microcannulas in tumescent local anesthesia (TLA) with sedoanalgesia (twilight sleep); 2-4 sessions about 4 weeks apart. first procedure EUR 7,000-9,000; second procedure EUR 6,000-8,000; arms EUR 4,500-6,000; lower legs EUR 4,500-6,000. insurance contribution rarely exceeds ~EUR 1,500.
Dr. Matthias Sandhofer in full
LIPOhelp Wien (Ordination Dr. Rieder / Dr. Kager)
Vienna · Dr. med. univ. Jennifer Kager and Dr. med. univ. Daniela Rieder
WAL (water-assisted) liposuction; 'SmartSculpting' gentle, low-scar fat removal; local anesthesia, twilight sleep, or general anesthesia depending on extent. Price quoted after a consultation.
LIPOhelp Wien (Ordination Dr. Rieder / Dr. Kager) in full
Common questions
How many practices offer lipedema surgery in Austria?
4 practices are listed for Austria: Dr. Heiko Renner; Dr. Martin Barsch - Zentrum fuer Lipoedem; Dr. Matthias Sandhofer; LIPOhelp Wien (Ordination Dr. Rieder / Dr. Kager).
How much does lipedema surgery cost in Austria?
2 practices publish a figure: Dr. Martin Barsch - Zentrum fuer Lipoedem, from EUR 3,500; Dr. Matthias Sandhofer, from EUR 7,000. The other 2 practices do not publish a price.
Which lipedema practices in Austria have an English-language website?
1 of 4 listed practices publish an English version of their website: LIPOhelp Wien (Ordination Dr. Rieder / Dr. Kager). Patients travelling for surgery generally confirm which languages are spoken in consultation directly with the practice.
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