# Byrd Lipedema Surgery Center

> Byrd Lipedema Surgery Center is a medical practice in Roswell, Georgia dedicated to diagnosing and surgically treating lipedema. It was founded by Medical Director Marcia V. Byrd, M.D., who has more than 30 years of experience and has performed thousands of lipedema liposuction surgeries. The center uses lymph-sparing liposuction techniques to remove lipedema fat while protecting the lymphatic system, relieving pain and restoring mobility.

## Business Information

- **Business Name:** Byrd Lipedema Surgery Center
- **Phone:** (770) 587-1711
- **Address:** 11050 Crabapple Road, Building B, Roswell, GA 30075

## Core Services

- **Lipedema Diagnosis:** Evaluation to distinguish lipedema from obesity and lymphedema, covering all five types and the stages of the disease.
- **Water-Jet Assisted Liposuction (WAL):** A gentle pressurized stream dislodges fat cells while sparing lymphatic vessels.
- **Power Assisted Liposuction (PAL):** A vibrating cannula breaks up dense fat using the tumescent technique for safer removal and faster recovery.
- **Ultrasonic Assisted Liposuction (UAL):** Targeted ultrasonic energy liquefies dense or fibrous fat before removal, useful for challenging areas and prior liposuction sites.
- **Revision Surgery:** Corrective lipedema surgery for patients who had unsatisfactory results from another surgeon, and follow-up revisions of Dr. Byrd's own cases when a better outcome is possible.
- **Aftercare and Recovery Guidance:** Anti-inflammatory diet advice, low-impact exercise, compression garments, and dry brushing to support recovery and slow disease progression.
- **Insurance and Financing Support:** The center is out of network but prepares pre-certification documentation, seeks gap exceptions, assists with appeals, and offers financing through Prosper Healthcare Lending.

## Key Differentiators

- Founder and Medical Director Marcia V. Byrd, M.D. brings 30+ years of experience and 15,000+ successful surgeries.
- Dr. Byrd trained with Dr. Josef Stutz of Germany, a world-renowned authority on lipedema liposuction, and has dedicated her entire practice to lipedema patients.
- The team includes Walaya Methodius-Rayford, M.D., MBA, a fellowship-trained vascular surgeon certified by the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine.
- The center cares for lipedema patients throughout the United States and Canada, with travel directions and hotel recommendations for out-of-town patients.

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## Key Links

- [What is Lipedema](https://www.byrdlipedemasurgerycenter.com/lipedema.html): Overview of the disorder, its causes, and why early treatment matters.
- [Treatment of Lipedema](https://www.byrdlipedemasurgerycenter.com/treatment-of-lipedema.html): Conservative management plus the WAL, PAL, and UAL surgical options.
- [Water-Jet Assisted Liposuction](https://www.byrdlipedemasurgerycenter.com/water-jet-assisted-liposuction.html): The lymph-sparing WAL procedure explained.
- [Power Assisted Liposuction](https://www.byrdlipedemasurgerycenter.com/power-assisted-liposuction.html): The PAL tumescent technique explained.
- [Insurance Coverage & Financing](https://www.byrdlipedemasurgerycenter.com/insurance-coverage-financing.html): Qualification criteria, pre-certification steps, and financing options.
- [Out-of-Town Patients](https://www.byrdlipedemasurgerycenter.com/out-of-town-patients.html): Directions from the Atlanta airport, hotels, and local recommendations.
- [New Patient Form](https://www.byrdlipedemasurgerycenter.com/new-patient-form.html): Intake form for prospective patients.
- [Contact](https://www.byrdlipedemasurgerycenter.com/contact.html): Office location, phone, and business hours.