Bad Results from Lipo on Buffalo Hump - What Now?

Question

I developed a buffalo hump after hydrocortisone therapy, and using DHEA. I went to a dr. who used "lipodissolve" which didn't work, so he told me he would do liposuction, since I had already paid him a lot of money. He never did a buffalo hump before. He had a very difficult time moving the cannula through because he said it was so "fibrous". After 45 mins. he said he couldn't get any more out. I now still have a sizable hump. What went wrong? What should I do now?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Sometimes liposuction cannot remove fibrous tissue of this area, but I have not had difficulty with this. It is more strenuous on the surgeon. Find the plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of liposuction procedures each year. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Justin Yovino, MD, FACS · Answer

Regarding Buffalo Humps, I have had significant success with advanced laser powered liposculpting techniques. You just need to see the correct person.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

This tissue can be fibrous. I would recommend going to a revision specialist that can address this specific area of fat accumulation. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianRealself100 Surgeon

Misbah Khan MD, FAAD, FACMS · Answer

I agree with Dr Kraft. I think its important to knwo that this area does not respond very well to Liposuction and its better to have it evaluated by MRI just to make sure this is not anything but a fatty growth. surgical excision is better but will leave a scar

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

A buffalo hump is difficult to suction because it is very fibrous. Sometimes it is better to perform direct excision but it leaves a significant scar on the back.

Bad Results from Lipo on Buffalo Hump - What Now?

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