HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Should i get surgery for lymphedema if i want to be a dancer in the near future?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Benjamin Lerner answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

Tough question: There are few proven surgical options for lymphedema. If your lymphedema is preventing you from achieving a dream, seek out a dedicated lymphedema specialist and tell them your concerns.

Dr King and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/23/2013

5.2k views

Thank
Dr. Kenneth Lee answered

Specializes in Surgery - Plastics

Possibly: Possibly you could be a surgical candidate for a new microsurgical procedure. http://blog.winniepalmerhospital.com/live-surgery-watch-drs-klein-lee-and-feiner-perform-vascular-lymph-node-transfer-vlntx/.

Dr Placik and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/6/2016

5.2k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I was born with lymphedema in just my right foot. My sister and i both had surgery. Will that be permanent in getting rid of my lymphedema?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

About lymphedema, thighs only, after skin reduction surgery: medical graduated thigh-high stockings don't compress above the knee; they only cling. ?

6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

A member asked:

Have lymphedema in right arm and hand. Also trigger finger on that side. Will surgery for the trigger finger make the lymphedema worse?

8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

A member asked:

I have an ongoing problem with lymphedema in my lower legs. I have water retention problems for 20 years now. I had double bypass surgery 2years ago. Also suffer from COPD. I am on O2 . Any possible connection with agent orange? VN vet ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

How can I prevent swelling on my ankles due to lymphedema (caused by abdominal surgery)?

12 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I developed lymphedema in my foot after a foot surgery. What should I do?
What to do if I developed lymphedema in my foot after a foot surgery. any input available?
Are there prescriptions for lymphedema caused by orthopedic surgery?
Lymphedema on the loose skin of the labia after vulvar abscess surgery. It looks like a bartholin cyst but painless. How can I make it shrink?
How can I avoid Lymphedema after breast surgery and removal of four sentinel nodes ?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.