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Is Liposuction of the Buffalo Hump Dangerous?

I am considering this procedure in addition to chin liposuction. As ive gotten older in combination with larger breasts, the buffalo hump and bad posture my spine has curved a bit- the hump is there when i straighten my back and when you feel it you can feel tissue but you can also feel my bone. My concern is does this put me at a risk for injury to my spine? is it possible to hit my bone while performing the liposuction and god forbid cause paralysis or something? thank you!

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Liposuction of the Buffalo Hump

The Buffalo Hump is usually associated with medications, frequently ones that treat AIDS, or genetics. It is almost impossible for an experienced, board certified surgeon to damage the spine through liposuction of the Buffalo Hump. If you wish to learn more about options specific to your case you can schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon that will be able to lay out a treatment plan for you and answer any other questions you may have. Jaime Perez,... more

Reduction of the Buffalo Hump by Liposuction

Liposuction of the buffalo hump deformity is a perfectly safe procedure and poses no risk of injury to the spine. The question is how effective it will be. That depends on the fat thickness and the curvature of the cervical spine. An examination will determine is this is a good option.

Liposuction a Buffalo Hump

A true buffalo hump is a large wedge of lower neck fat that covers the bone. It is often from steroids, trauma and being overweight. Before liposuction, have your surgeon check that the 'buffalo hump' is not osteoporosis, with compression of the spine, causing a hump. It often has a layer of fat over it. How to check? Often a physical examination is all you need. At times, x-rays of the upper spine. Consider physical therapy also - poor posture means... more

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Spine injury after liposuction

Thank you for the question. These are valid concerns and the answer is; liposuction should not affect your spine and should not cause paralysis. The procedure should be done by an experienced surgeon. You have to do your homework in searching for the right surgeon.good luck

Buffalo hump liposuction

Liposuction is my treatment of choice for buffal hump because it leaves a small scar and is a minimally invasive procedure. Unfortunately, it is not covered by insurance. It Is safe when performed by a board certified plastic surgeon in an accredited facility; anesthesia options depend upon whetherbthe lipoma is submuscular or subcutaneous and its size.

Liposuction of the 'buffalo hump' is a safe procedure when performed by an experienced Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction of the Buffalo Hump is a safe procedure when performed by an experienced plastic surgeon. If you do have excess fat in that area, it can certainly be liposuctioned. It is important to make sure that the 'hump' is because of excessive fat an not your posture which will not benefit from the liposuction. Is there a risk to the spine? Once again a skilled and careful board certified plastic surgeon should not have problems perfuming this procedure safely... more

SmartLipo or Ultrasonic Liposculpture of the "buffalo hump" provides a dramatic improvement

Thank you for your question. This is an area that I have treated, under local aneasthesia and tumescent fomula, many times with excellent results and extremely high patient satisfaction. The skin usually retracts very nicely and skin tightening can be further increased by the use of SmartLipo (laser). Some patients still chose UAL. With SL you can return to work / full activities the next day. You should contact a PS in your area and see them... more

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Liposuction for buffalo hump is usually very rewarding

The localized fat deposit on the upper back is referred to as a buffalo hump. It is a dense collection of fat under the skin. Damage to your bones or spine will not occur if liposuction is performed correctly. There is a distinct muscle layer between the fat space and the underlying bones and spine. I believe the safest way to have liposuction is awake with local tumescent anesthesia. Only the fat space to be suctioned is numb. When there is a buffalo hump present, suctioning is a very... more

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