We understand that lymphedema and lipedema are devastating. These conditions make it hard to work, enjoy hobbies and sports, and are especially hard on relationships with family and friends. Since 2005, Dr. Granzow has been a leader in the field of lymphadema surgery and has evaluated over 1,300 patients with lymphedema and lipedema, improving their lives using the most advanced and effective surgery and treatment options. His comprehensive lymphedema treatment program, the Granzow SystemSM, was the first successful integrated system of surgery and therapy for lymphedema. Dr. Granzow’s Lipisuction® lymphatic sparing lipedema surgery effectively treats lipedema, even in severe cases. We collaborate closely with every patient at each step of the journey, from pre-screening, initial consultation, possible insurance coverage, to surgery and beyond.
Granzow Lymphedema & Lipedema Center
Restoring and Improving Your Quality of Life is Our Passion
What Makes Us Different?
Proven Reductions in Swelling, Symptoms and Compression Garment Use
Reductions in size and compression garment use continue to be permanent almost 10 years after Granzow SystemSM surgery.
Dr. Jay Granzow
Dr. Granzow is one of the world’s preeminent lymphedema and lipedema surgeons. He is a pioneer in lymphedema surgery and created the first integrated lymphedema surgery treatment system, known as the Granzow SystemSM. He also established the Lipisuction® lymphatic sparing lipedema surgery treatment system to effectively treat lipedema. Dr. Granzow founded the Granzow Lymphedema and Lipedema Center, and since 2005, he has successfully treated patients who experience permanent improvements to their daily functional skills and overall quality of life. Dr. Granzow is also a notable educator and scholar, lecturing worldwide and publishing breakthrough articles in leading medical journals.
Lymphedema
The Granzow SystemSM is for patients who suffer from primary/congenital or secondary lymphedema (lymphatic disorder). The treatment program is based on each individual patient’s stage of lymphatic disorder and specific symptoms. The Granzow SystemSM incorporates lymphatic surgeries such as Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer (VLNT), Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis (LVA), and the Granzow Suction-Assisted Protein LipectomySM (Granzow SAPLSM), which have been proven safe and effective as medically necessary surgeries in leading medical journals for decades.
Lipedema
Lipedema is an often-misunderstood fat disorder in which pathologic fat accumulates commonly in the legs and arms that can be very painful for patients.
Dr. Granzow developed the Lipisuction® surgical technique to remove pathologic fat while protecting the patient’s lymphatic system. As a fully Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Granzow uses different modalities of surgeries and therapies to treat this complex disease. His extensive lymphedema surgery experience allows him to protect patients’ delicate lymphatics during the treatment program.
State-of-the-Art Lymphedema Center
We care deeply about patients’ wellbeing and their quality of life. We listen to our patients to fully understand their struggles with lymphedema or lipedema to formulate the best treatment plan so that they can accomplish their goals and realize their dreams. At our state-of-the-art Center, we have access to the most cutting edge diagnostic and treatment modalities such as surgery, lymphedema and lipedema therapy, and lymphatic imaging. With our comprehensive program, we are able to improve our patients’ quality of life significantly. We help to make surgery affordable to patients by working with their insurance plans to obtain coverage.
View Our Amazing Results
You are not alone in how you feel! Let our patients share their stories with you. These are our real patients with real results, and all photos on our website depict either our patients or our staff. Our patients are able to put on their favorite pair of jeans, tie up those shoelaces and wear their most beloved boots. They are hiking outside, swimming with their friends and bicycling with their spouses. They are able to play once again with their children and grandchildren and participate in sports. They are attending parties without having to feel self-conscious about their arm or leg. They are feeling more positive about their quality of life and feeling more confident in pursuing their work and hobbies. They are loving life again.
“To say that lymphedema surgery changed my life is an understatement. There are so many things I now do with ease that were difficult or painful before surgery.” -P.H.
Take Your Life Back
Restoring and improving your quality of life is our passion. Connect with us so that we can work together to make your goals a reality. We look forward to hearing from you.
“The whole process was very well organized and personable: from the first call I made to scheduling a consultation appointment, to information for logistics of being an out-of-town patient, to the surgery and hospital stay, to recovery!” -R.V.