Guidance

Evidence-based recommendations on liposuction for chronic lymphoedema in adults. This involves using suction to remove fluid and fat through punctures in the skin.

Is this guidance up to date?

Next review: this guidance will be reviewed if there is new evidence or safety concerns.

Guidance development process

How we develop NICE interventional procedures guidance

Coding and clinical classification codes for this guidance.

This guidance replaces NICE interventional procedures guidance on liposuction for chronic lymphoedema (IPG588).

Endorsing bodies

This interventional procedures guidance is endorsed by Healthcare Improvement Scotland as required by the Health and Social Care Act (2012).

  • National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)