Lymphedema education and specialist-reviewed resources in Singapore
Clear, practical information for patients with arm or leg swelling, cancer-related lymphedema, cellulitis risk, compression needs and surgical questions such as LVA.
What do you need help with?
Choose the pathway closest to your situation.
I have persistent arm or leg swelling
Understand symptoms, causes and when swelling may need lymphedema-focused assessment.
I had cancer surgery or lymph node treatment
Learn why swelling can appear after breast, gynaecological, melanoma or other cancer treatment.
I am considering LVA or lymphedema surgery
Review how imaging, patient selection and realistic goals affect LVA and lymphatic reconstruction decisions.
Featured patient guides
Curated starting points, with distinct titles and images instead of a long archive of similar-looking posts.
Understanding Lymphedema
A plain-English guide to symptoms, causes, diagnosis and when to seek assessment.
LVA Surgery in Singapore
How lymphovenous bypass is planned, who may be suitable and why imaging matters.
ICG Lymphography for Lymphedema
How ICG imaging maps superficial lymphatic channels before treatment planning.
Choosing a Lymphedema Surgeon
Questions to ask about training, imaging, treatment range and follow-up.
Compression and Conservative Care
How compression, bandaging, skin care and therapy fit into long-term control.
Specialist-reviewed by Dr Jeremy Sun
Dr Jeremy Sun is a Singapore plastic and reconstructive surgeon with dedicated MOH-accredited HMDP lymphatic surgery training in Japan. LymphedAsia focuses on balanced patient education around lymphedema assessment, ICG lymphography, compression care, cellulitis prevention and surgical options such as LVA.
This website provides patient education and does not replace personalised medical assessment.