Lymphedema can be debilitating and can lead to serious skin infections and wounds.

Chronic swelling in the lower body can be a challenge to diagnose because there are many potential causes. If the cause is lymphedema, it can also be difficult to manage because there currently is no “simple fix,” such as a pill to take. In the absence of appropriate treatment, lymphedema can cause skin infections, like cellulitis, permanent internal scarring (fibrosis) and other serious skin changes or wounds.

As with any chronic, progressive condition, early intervention and practical tools for daily management create the best results.

Lower body lymphedema treatment

Flexitouch Plus provides comfortable, effective, at-home treatments designed to help patients with chronic swelling get back to their lives.

The Flexitouch Plus system moves lymph fluid to reduce swelling. It is clinically proven to stimulate the lymphatic system, enhance quality of life and reduce episodes of cellulitis.

Flexitouch Plus helps patients self-manage their lymphedema, chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) and nonhealing venous leg ulcers with:

• Consistent: High patient satisfaction encourages ongoing use and better outcomes.
• Comfortable: Garments are made of soft, comfortable fabric.
• Clinically Proven: Clinical evidence shows that Flexitouch is proven to work better than self-manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), basic pumps or standard therapy with self-care alone.
• Convenient: Garments are designed for ease of use, and even the ability to treat both legs at the same time.