Total Lipedema Care (TLC)

What Total Lipedema Care (TLC) does

Total Lipedema Care (TLC) is a private specialty medical practice headquartered in Beverly Hills, California, founded and directed by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jaime S. Schwartz. The practice is dedicated to the diagnosis and surgical treatment of lipedema, a chronically underdiagnosed loose connective tissue disease that causes painful, disproportionate fat accumulation in women, as well as related conditions including Dercum's Disease, lymphedema, Madelungs Disease, and MCAS. TLC combines lymphatic-sparing water-assisted liposuction (SAFE method) with its proprietary Manual Lipedema Extraction™ technique as part of the combined SMiLE protocol, and adds complementary procedures such as arm lift, thigh lift, abdominoplasty, and panniculectomy, supported by the proprietary Schwartz Rapid Recuperation™ TIVA-based anesthesia protocol. Procedures are delivered at an on-site Quad A certified outpatient surgical center, with virtual consultations enabling remote intake and concierge services supporting national and international patients.

The practice monetizes primarily through surgical procedures (per-case professional services, frequently requiring multiple stages per patient), supplemented by unit-priced compression garment sales (Absolute Support, Marena) and complimentary insurance verification and advocacy for PPO plans, with cash-pay options and financing via CareCredit, Alphaeon, and Lending USA. Its go-to-market relies on a content-driven patient acquisition engine — blog, YouTube webinars, Instagram, Facebook, peer-reviewed publications, PR coverage (Spectrum News 1 documentary), and patient testimonials — combined with physician referrals and patient advocacy communities to drive top-of-funnel demand. TLC has established an academic research footprint through the FACT (Fat and Connective Tissue) initiative, partnerships with the Keck School of Medicine of USC and collaborations with Dr. Karen Herbst, and Dr. Schwartz's authorship of the US Standard of Care Guidelines for Lipedema. The peer-reviewed PRS GO publication of the SMiLE technique reported 74% pain reduction and 93% mobility improvement across 62 patients, providing the practice's principal clinical evidence base.

TLC is a privately held single-location medical practice with 7 employees, no disclosed external funding, and no parent company or subsidiary structure. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and pricing is quote-based. Operational growth is signaled through expansion of the condition portfolio, the FACT research initiative, the nationwide Provider Network Map, and the addition of virtual consultations, while the business remains tightly concentrated on a single named surgeon and a single Beverly Hills surgical center.

Name

Total Lipedema Care (TLC)

Legal name

Total Lipedema Care

Website

https://totallipedemacare.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Total Lipedema Care is a Beverly Hills specialty medical practice that surgically treats lipedema and related connective tissue disorders in women, using proprietary techniques including Manual Lipedema Extraction™ and the SMiLE protocol delivered by Dr. Jaime S. Schwartz.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Beverly Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Surgical Procedures: Primary revenue from lipedema reduction surgeries including lymphatic-sparing liposuction, Manual Lipedema Extraction, arm lifts, thigh lifts, abdominoplasty, and skin excision procedures. Multiple surgeries are typically required per patient for comprehensive treatment.
2. Compression Garments: Sale of compression garments including Absolute Support Compression Socks and Marena Surgical Compression Girdles through the TLC shop.
3. Insurance Navigation Services: Complimentary insurance review and submission services for coverage, with cash-pay option available for procedures not covered by insurance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Total Lipedema Care (TLC) is a Beverly Hills, California-based medical practice providing surgical and non-surgical treatment of lipedema and related connective tissue disorders. The practice delivers proprietary procedures including Manual Lipedema Extraction™ and lymphatic-sparing liposuction, plus adjunctive procedures (thigh lift, arm lift, abdominoplasty, panniculectomy), diagnostic services, insurance advocacy, and post-operative compression garments, all performed at an on-site Quad A certified outpatient surgical center by Dr. Jaime S. Schwartz.

Product overview

Total Lipedema Care (TLC) is a specialized medical practice offering a comprehensive suite of lipedema and connective tissue disorder treatments centered around Dr. Jaime S. Schwartz's proprietary surgical techniques. The core offering combines Manual Lipedema Extraction™ and Lymphatic Sparing Liposuction as part of the SMiLE technique, augmented by targeted surgical procedures including Lymphatic Sparing Thigh Lift (Thighplasty), Lymphatic Sparing Arm Lift (Brachioplasty), and Lipedema Abdominoplasty. The practice also provides diagnostic services (Lipedema Diagnosis, Lipedema Questionnaire), supportive care programs (MCAS Treatment), recovery protocols (Schwartz Rapid Recuperation™ with TIVA anesthesia), and a FACT Education and Research Program. Adjacent offerings include Compression Garments for sale and Insurance Verification and Advocacy services. The portfolio is delivered primarily through in-person surgical procedures at their Beverly Hills Quad A certified outpatient surgical center, with telemedicine options for consultations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FACT (Fat And Connective Tissue): Research and education initiative focused on fat and connective tissue disorders including lipedema, Dercum's disease, and related conditions.
• Manual Lipedema Extraction
• Schwartz Rapid Recuperation

Products and services

• Manual Lipedema Extraction™ Proprietary surgical technique that manually extracts dense, fibrous lipedema nodules (lipedema pearls) from beneath the skin using deep, deliberate manual pressure through small incisions, performed after lymphatic-sparing liposuction has removed loose fat. Offered exclusively by Dr. Schwartz for patients with Stage I–IV lipedema who have nodules that cannulas cannot remove.
• Lymphatic Sparing Liposuction Water-assisted liposuction using blunt-tipped cannulas that trace alongside lymphatic channels rather than cutting through them, performed under the SAFE method (Separation, Aspiration, Fat Equalization). Removes lipedema fat while preserving lymphatic integrity and is foundational to the SMiLE technique.
• Lymphatic Sparing Thigh Lift (Thighplasty) Procedure that trims excess skin from the inner and outer thighs and removes lipedema fat using water-assisted liposuction, relieving fluid buildup, pain, and skin irritation caused by lipedema of the thighs.
• Lymphatic Sparing Arm Lift (Brachioplasty) Combined procedure using water-assisted liposuction followed by skin excision to remove lipedema fat and tighten loose skin on the upper arms, addressing the heavy, drooping skin characteristic of arm lipedema in men and women.
• Lipedema Abdominoplasty (Lipedema Tummy Tuck) Reconstructive abdominal surgery combining lymphatic-sparing liposuction with skin excision to remove overhanging skin (pannus) and persistent lipedema fat from the abdomen, addressing mobility issues, infections, and chronic rashes caused by the condition.
• Panniculectomy for Lipedema Surgical removal of overhanging skin (pannus) from the lower abdomen, performed as part of lipedema treatment to eliminate skin folds that cause chronic rashes, fungal infections, and mobility limitations.
• Lipedema Diagnosis Clinical evaluation service that diagnoses lipedema, assesses disease stage and type, and determines appropriate treatment plans, using the lipedema questionnaire and physical examination. Available in-person and via virtual consultation.
• Insurance Verification and Advocacy Coverage assistance including prior authorization support, GAP exception requests, single case agreements, and cash-pay with reimbursement options for lipedema reduction surgery. Services are available for PPO plans and complimentary for prospective patients.
• Schwartz Rapid Recuperation™ Proprietary post-surgical recovery protocol featuring TIVA (total intravenous anesthesia) that allows patients to wake faster with fewer side effects, enabling early mobilization and faster overall recovery compared to general anesthesia gases. Applied across TLC surgical procedures.
• MCAS Treatment Program Diagnostic and treatment program for Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), a comorbid condition affecting immune cells that cause swelling, itching, and damage. Includes consultation and development of a management plan for qualifying patients.
• Compression Garments (TLC Shop) Retail product line of medical compression garments including Absolute Support Compression Socks and Marena Surgical Compression Girdles, sold to TLC patients and the public for use during lipedema treatment recovery and ongoing conservative management.
• FACT Education and Research Program Fat and Connective Tissue (FACT) research and education initiative led by Dr. Schwartz studying connective tissue diseases including lipedema, Dercum's disease, and related disorders, including tissue sample investigation and clinical research collaborations.
• Virtual Consultations Telemedicine visits offered for out-of-town and international patients seeking lipedema evaluation and follow-up consultations as part of TLC's concierge service model.

Quantifiable outcome

• 74% reduction in lipedema pain
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Keck School of Medicine of USCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic medical partnership for research and education in connective tissue disorders. USC faculty includes Dr. Schwartz at their Lymphedema and Related Disorders Symposium.
• Cleveland ClinicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCredentialing and education partnership; Dr. Schwartz's training background includes Cleveland Clinic.
• Georgetown University Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical education and credentialing partnership; Dr. Schwartz's training background includes Georgetown.
• Lympha PressminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partnership for pneumatic compression devices. Lympha Press Optimal Plus is one of the only FDA-cleared pneumatic compression devices for lipedema treatment in the US.
• Dr. Karen HerbstcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research partnership with Dr. Karen Herbst on lipedema research and lymphatic-sparing techniques.
• Various PPO Insurance ProvidersminorOthersInsurance partnerships for medical coverage of lipedema surgery. TLC has developed relationships with insurers through advocacy and track record of successful outcomes.
• Local Hotels and Recovery FacilitiesminorOthersAffiliated hotels in the Beverly Hills area offer special rates for TLC patients traveling for surgery. Includes recommendations for aftercare facilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Artlipo Lipedema Surgery: Specialty lipedema surgery practice offering liposuction and surgical removal of lipedema fat, operating in the same niche with similar clinical positioning to TLC.
• Amron Lipedema Center: Founded by Dr. David Amron in Beverly Hills, this is a direct specialty surgical practice dedicated to lipedema treatment using advanced liposuction techniques, operating in the same geographic market and patient population as TLC.
• Lipedema Surgical Center (Dr. Mark Smith): A specialty surgical center focused exclusively on lipedema reduction surgery, offering lymphatic-sparing liposuction and related procedures to a national patient base — a direct competitor for lipedema surgery cases.

Others

• Lipedema Foundation: Patient-advocacy and research foundation funding lipedema research and education. Adjacent participant in the lipedema ecosystem that shapes awareness and referral patterns feeding surgical practices like TLC.
• Keck School of Medicine of USC: Academic medical institution where Dr. Schwartz holds a faculty role at the Lymphedema and Related Disorders Symposium. Functions as a research and credentialing partner that elevates TLC's clinical authority.
• Lympha Press: Manufacturer of FDA-cleared pneumatic compression devices used as conservative care for lipedema. TLC lists Lympha Press as a channel partner and the device is a complementary therapy for TLC's surgical patients.
• Marena: Manufacturer of post-surgical compression garments including the Marena Surgical Compression Girdle sold through TLC's shop. Adjacent supplier and partner in the lipedema treatment continuum.
• Academy of Lymphatic Studies: Training organization for Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) therapists — a conservative-therapy adjacent provider in the lipedema care pathway, often co-managing TLC's patients pre- and post-surgery.
• Lymphatic Education & Support Network: Advocacy and education organization for lymphatic diseases including lymphedema and lipedema. Functions as a community and awareness driver that funnels patients toward specialty surgical practices such as TLC.
• Georgetown University Medical Center: Dr. Schwartz's medical alma mater and credentialing institution. Indirect peer through shared clinical training pipelines that produce future referring physicians and surgeons.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Lipedemacare
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC1Kgfdp4_WFTILpUhvyz8sw
• Facebookfacebook.com/totallipedemacare
• Instagraminstagram.com/totallipedemacare
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/total-lipedema-care

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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