LYMPH Clinic in EGYPT LCE

06/11/2025

✨ In lymphedema care, sometimes the photos tell a powerful story—but other times, the true transformation goes far beyond what the eyes can see.

Both of these patients show very different levels of visible change, yet for each of them the journey is equally meaningful. Because success in therapy is not only about measurements and photos—it’s also about how patients feel, the relief they experience, and the hope they regain.

For me, patient satisfaction and quality of life are always among the most important measures of success. Each smile, each word of gratitude, and each step toward a more comfortable life is proof that we are moving in the right direction.

At ILC – International Lymphedema Centers, we continue to stand by every patient, reminding them that progress is not always about perfection, but about moving forward—one step, one improvement, one day at a time.

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📘 For those who want to dive deeper into real-life lymphedema cases, holistic treatment strategies, and practical outcomes, my book
📚 “Holistic Healing: An Egyptian Approach to Lymphedema, Lipedema, and Post-Surgical Rehab” — a reflection of over 15 years of clinical experience, cultural context, and hope for better lymphatic care across the Middle East and beyond.

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04/11/2025

One of the Toughest Journeys We’ve Taken On

This case is one of the most challenging we’ve faced — not only because the condition had been neglected for more than 20 years, but also due to several factors:

The patient’s culture and nature of work made consistent commitment difficult.

The presence of severe wounds required regular dressing and careful monitoring.

After just two weeks, what you see here is not the final outcome — it’s only the beginning. We consider this a starting point, and we know the road ahead is long. Step by step, we’ll continue with CDT, compression, and wound care, and when the time is right, we may consider surgical options to further support his recovery.

The journey with chronic lymphedema is rarely quick or easy, but with patience, persistence, and trust in the process, every small improvement counts as a victory.

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📘 For those who want to dive deeper into real-life lymphedema cases, holistic treatment strategies, and practical outcomes, my book
📚 “Holistic Healing: An Egyptian Approach to Lymphedema, Lipedema, and Post-Surgical Rehab” — a reflection of over 15 years of clinical experience, cultural context, and hope for better lymphatic care across the Middle East and beyond.

📚 Now Available:
✅ For Global Readers – Get it as an eBook or Paperback on Amazon Kindle!
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✅ For Readers in Egypt – Get it as an eBook or Paperback on Kotobna!
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01/11/2025

When Surgery Alone Is Not Enough

This young woman had gone through a major weight loss journey, followed by several liposuction procedures.
But there was a critical piece missing: a proper lymphatic assessment before surgery.

Because she had underlying lipedema and slow lymphatic flow, and since no lymphoscintigraphy was performed prior to the operations, her recovery was complicated. With no proper rehabilitation afterward, she ended up with persistent swelling in both her arm and leg — lasting for over a year, with no improvement.

When she finally came to us, we performed the lymphoscintigraphy scan, which confirmed reduced lymphatic transport. We immediately started a tailored CDT program, and thankfully, the results came quickly.

✅ Today, she is continuing with flat-knit compression stockings, occasional bandaging, and is now fully aware of what her body needs to maintain results.

This case is a strong reminder:
➡️ Rehabilitation is not optional after liposuction, especially in lipedema cases.
➡️ Without it, surgical outcomes can be disappointing or even harmful.
➡️ With it, patients can recover faster, achieve better results, and protect their long-term health.

💙 Knowledge is power. Even if lymphatic issues cannot be fully reversed, understanding how to manage them can make all the difference in living well.

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📘 For those who want to dive deeper into real-life lymphedema cases, holistic treatment strategies, and practical outcomes, my book
📚 “Holistic Healing: An Egyptian Approach to Lymphedema, Lipedema, and Post-Surgical Rehab” — a reflection of over 15 years of clinical experience, cultural context, and hope for better lymphatic care across the Middle East and beyond.

📚 Now Available:
✅ For Global Readers – Get it as an eBook or Paperback on Amazon Kindle!
🔗https://lnkd.in/dECZBfdB

✅ For Readers in Egypt – Get it as an eBook or Paperback on Kotobna!
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31/10/2025

✨ Case Update – From Iraq to Egypt

This young patient from Iraq was born with swelling in both his right hand and leg.
Our first encounter was five years ago during the COVID-19 pandemic. At that time, we managed to work on his leg, but the hand treatment had to be postponed when he had to return home early because of the outbreak.

Over the years, we tried to continue remotely, sharing instructions and guiding him as much as possible, but some parts of the swelling remained stubborn.

Finally, he was able to arrange his personal and financial circumstances and came back to Egypt. Within two weeks of intensive work, we achieved a remarkable initial improvement in his hand.

Now, the plan is clear:

Flat knit compression garment during the day plus wrap

bandaging at night

A commitment to continue for at least six months before reassessment.
At that point, we will decide whether to upgrade to class 4 compression or maintain the same protocol.

🔑 The biggest lesson I’ve learned since starting this journey in 2012 is that there is no fixed rule in lymphedema treatment.
The right therapist is the one who tailors a personalized plan—considering the patient’s physical, psychological, financial, and time-related circumstances. Every case is unique, and so must be the treatment.

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📘 For those who want to dive deeper into real-life lymphedema cases, holistic treatment strategies, and practical outcomes, my book
📚 “Holistic Healing: An Egyptian Approach to Lymphedema, Lipedema, and Post-Surgical Rehab” — a reflection of over 15 years of clinical experience, cultural context, and hope for better lymphatic care across the Middle East and beyond.

📚 Now Available:
✅ For Global Readers – Get it as an eBook or Paperback on Amazon Kindle!
🔗https://lnkd.in/dECZBfdB

✅ For Readers in Egypt – Get it as an eBook or Paperback on Kotobna!
🔗https://lnkd.in/dfsd_gqz

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30/10/2025

When Small Changes Mean a Lot

At first glance, the difference in these photos might look modest. But context changes everything:
🔹 The patient is in her seventies.
🔹 Her weight is around 140 kg.
🔹 She has stage IV lipedema.

With such factors, surgery is not an option — which makes conservative therapy the only pathway. And in these complex cases, even small progress becomes a huge step forward.

After just the first stage of care, we achieved visible improvement. Our plan moving forward:
🟦 Daytime: flat-knit compression garments.
🟦 Nighttime: multilayer short-stretch bandaging.
🟦 Alongside a strict diet plan.

In lipedema, conservative treatment may not create dramatic changes overnight, but it does something equally important: it gives patients a sense of a new beginning. A foundation to build on. A spark of hope.

This is also what motivates me while writing my new book on lipedema. My goal is to dive deep, share years of experience, and raise awareness for patients around the world who still lack proper recognition and support.

Because every step forward, no matter how small, is still progress. And progress is what keeps the journey alive.

11/10/2025

21/08/2025

Every Patient, Every Lesson

One of the most beautiful aspects of working in the medical field is the chance to meet so many different people — and to learn something new from each one.

This patient, in his early fifties, had lived with his condition for years as if it was simply unchangeable. He had heard about treatment before, but never felt convinced enough to try.

When he came to us, we explained the rehabilitation plan step by step. Once he trusted the process and gave us his confidence, the real change began.

From him, I personally learned two important lessons:
1️⃣ The power of a smile and laughter in facing life’s challenges.
2️⃣ The importance of trust — in medicine, in the specialty, and in the treatment journey.

He became the kind of patient every therapist hopes for — committed, positive, and fully engaged. That’s why the results you see here are so remarkable, and this is only the beginning. His journey will continue until we reach even greater outcomes.

💙 To me, this case is a reminder that medicine is not only about techniques and treatments — it’s about trust, humanity, and walking the path together.

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📘 For those who want to dive deeper into real-life lymphedema cases, holistic treatment strategies, and practical outcomes, my book
📚 “Holistic Healing: An Egyptian Approach to Lymphedema, Lipedema, and Post-Surgical Rehab” — a reflection of over 15 years of clinical experience, cultural context, and hope for better lymphatic care across the Middle East and beyond.

📚 Now Available:
✅ For Global Readers – Get it as an eBook or Paperback on Amazon Kindle!
🔗https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYJDRKN8

✅ For Readers in Egypt – Get it as an eBook or Paperback on Kotobna!
🔗https://kotobna.net/en/book/3935

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12/08/2025

Gratitude, Progress, and the Joy of Helping Others

This case might look like a typical lymphedema treatment — no dramatic backstory, no rare diagnosis — but for me, it stands out for two reasons:

1️⃣ The immense gratitude I felt from the patient. The way she described her improvement and the relief she felt reminded me why I do what I do.
2️⃣ My own gratitude to God for continuously sending us patients, giving me the opportunity to keep learning, growing, and — most importantly — helping others.

📈 The results so far are just the beginning. She will now move on to wearing compression stockings and maintaining a structured home care routine to protect her progress.
With consistency and discipline, I’m confident she’ll achieve even better results over the next six months.

> Lymphedema care is a journey, and every step forward — big or small — is worth celebrating.

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📘 For those who want to dive deeper into real-life lymphedema cases, holistic treatment strategies, and practical outcomes, my book
📚 “Holistic Healing: An Egyptian Approach to Lymphedema, Lipedema, and Post-Surgical Rehab” — a reflection of over 15 years of clinical experience, cultural context, and hope for better lymphatic care across the Middle East and beyond.

📚 Now Available:
✅ For Global Readers – Get it as an eBook or Paperback on Amazon Kindle!
🔗https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYJDRKN8

✅ For Readers in Egypt – Get it as an eBook or Paperback on Kotobna!
🔗https://kotobna.net/en/book/3935

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01/08/2025

💪 A 16-year-old fighter. A story of resilience and responsibility.

This young boy has lived with lymphedema since birth.
Despite his condition, he is the sole provider for his mother and sister after losing his father.

He works long hours to support his family — never complaining, never giving up.

Through our program at ILC, in collaboration with Brylan’s Feat Foundation, we were able to achieve this progress after several sessions.

But here’s the part that humbled me:
Even though we knew we could achieve more improvement, we had to pause the sessions.
Why? Because he needed to go back to work to provide for his family.

He promised us to continue night-time bandaging and to wear class 2 and class 3 compression stockings combined during his working hours.

This boy taught me a powerful lesson about gratitude, perseverance, and taking responsibility far beyond his years.

💡 Cases like his remind me why we do what we do — not just to treat lymphedema, but to give people the chance to live their lives, no matter the circumstances.

Proud to have supported him through this journey, and even prouder to see his strength inspire us all.

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📘 For those who want to dive deeper into real-life lymphedema cases, holistic treatment strategies, and practical outcomes, my book
📚 “Holistic Healing: An Egyptian Approach to Lymphedema, Lipedema, and Post-Surgical Rehab” — a reflection of over 15 years of clinical experience, cultural context, and hope for better lymphatic care across the Middle East and beyond.

📚 Now Available:
✅ For Global Readers – Get it as an eBook or Paperback on Amazon Kindle!
🔗https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYJDRKN8

✅ For Readers in Egypt – Get it as an eBook or Paperback on Kotobna!
🔗https://kotobna.net/en/book/3935

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30/07/2025

🕰️ One year later… and finally, a turning point.

This patient first visited us a full year ago, showing early signs of advanced lipolymphedema.
But like many others, she wasn’t ready.
No motivation, no urgency — just hope that things might get better on their own.

They didn’t.

A year later, her condition had worsened.
She came back, and this time, I had to be direct — even a little harsh.
Because the truth is, untreated lipo-lymphedema never improves on its own.
It only gets harder, heavier, and more life-limiting over time.

🌀 We’ve now completed Phase 1 — the initial decongestive therapy with CDT and full compression.

🟢 Next?
We’re entering Phase 2, which I always emphasize as just as important — maybe more.

In her case, that includes:
🔹 Bariatric surgery (gastric bypass) to address the systemic inflammatory component
🔹 Long-term compression (daytime wraps + nighttime bandaging)
🔹 And eventually, we’ll evaluate if liposuction will be needed to manage any resistant fat deposits
🔹 All while maintaining conservative therapy continuously, without pause

Because that’s how real progress happens — not in one step, but in sequenced, committed phases, adapted to the patient’s evolving needs.

💬 Sometimes patients come back when it’s nearly too late.
Sometimes they need a wake-up call before they realize this is not just about legs — it’s about their entire future.

Proud of how far she’s come.
Hopeful about what’s ahead.

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📘 For those who want to dive deeper into real-life lymphedema cases, holistic treatment strategies, and practical outcomes, my book
📚 “Holistic Healing: An Egyptian Approach to Lymphedema, Lipedema, and Post-Surgical Rehab” — a reflection of over 15 years of clinical experience, cultural context, and hope for better lymphatic care across the Middle East and beyond.

📚 Now Available:
✅ For Global Readers – Get it as an eBook or Paperback on Amazon Kindle!
🔗https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYJDRKN8

✅ For Readers in Egypt – Get it as an eBook or Paperback on Kotobna!
🔗https://kotobna.net/en/book/3935

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27/07/2025

"I just want to stay independent for my wife."
That’s how this journey started—with a 77-year-old man who had no children and didn’t want to become a burden on his partner.

His biggest concern wasn’t just the swelling, but how to stay mobile. That’s why we customized a compression setup that allowed him to move around comfortably, without aggressive wrapping or unnecessary strain.

The second challenge was his skin condition—which meant skin care became a critical part of every session. And we’re still continuing with dermatological support after the main decongestion phase.

What’s most unique?
He only agreed to start the treatment on one condition:
👉 “If this doesn’t work, I get my full money back.”
I said yes. Not because I had to—but because I believed the outcome would speak for itself.

These photos show just the beginning.
We’re still in the middle of his plan, but this is the progress so far—and we’re not stopping here.

🔹 Sometimes trust starts with a single step.
🔹 Sometimes, that step changes everything.
Lohmann & Rauscher

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📘 For those who want to dive deeper into real-life lymphedema cases, holistic treatment strategies, and practical outcomes, my book
📚 “Holistic Healing: An Egyptian Approach to Lymphedema, Lipedema, and Post-Surgical Rehab” — a reflection of over 15 years of clinical experience, cultural context, and hope for better lymphatic care across the Middle East and beyond.

📚 Now Available:
✅ For Global Readers – Get it as an eBook or Paperback on Amazon Kindle!
🔗https://lnkd.in/dECZBfdB

✅ For Readers in Egypt – Get it as an eBook or Paperback on Kotobna!
🔗https://lnkd.in/dfsd_gqz

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26/07/2025

🌍 Collaboration Across Continents – Lymphedema Care for Children in the Middle East
👧 Just two young girls — aged 7 and 13 — with early-stage lower limb lymphedema.
📸 The pictures show only the beginning: after just 4–5 sessions. But the real transformation is in how their families are now empowered to manage this journey.

I’m incredibly honored to be connected with Brylan's Feat Foundation , an organization doing phenomenal work for children with lymphedema in the U.S.
As a proud advocate and supporter of their mission, I’m committed to replicating their impact here in the Middle East — providing the same compassionate, high-quality care, and doing so for free or at the lowest possible cost.

In both these cases, the parents didn’t come from medical backgrounds. But what they did have was love, determination, and persistence. They kept searching for the right care until they found us.

At ILC, we believe that’s our job:
🎯 Not just to treat. But to teach parents how to continue care at home.
🤝 Not just to manage symptoms. But to build hope, community, and resilience.
💚 Because every child deserves a future free from the burden of untreated lymphedema — no matter where they are or what resources they have.

Proud to stand beside Brylan's Feat Foundation in this shared mission.
Brittany Williams

International Lymphedema Centers ILC
By Kerelous Estfanous

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📘 For those who want to dive deeper into real-life lymphedema cases, holistic treatment strategies, and practical outcomes, my book
📚 “Holistic Healing: An Egyptian Approach to Lymphedema, Lipedema, and Post-Surgical Rehab” — a reflection of over 15 years of clinical experience, cultural context, and hope for better lymphatic care across the Middle East and beyond.

📚 Now Available:
✅ For Global Readers – Get it as an eBook or Paperback on Amazon Kindle!
🔗https://lnkd.in/dECZBfdB

✅ For Readers in Egypt – Get it as an eBook or Paperback on Kotobna!
🔗https://lnkd.in/dfsd_gqz

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