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Hi there. It is becoming increasingly difficult to get procedures such as Buffalo Hump removal funded on the NHS even though it may well be symptomatic or having a functional impact. It may be worth asking your GP to apply for specialist funding - it is issued on a case by case basis - and also to confirm the diagnosis! Good luck!
Buffalo humps can often be treated with surprising effectiveness using liposuction alone. While many different types of lipo have been proposed for use in this condition, even traditional superwet lipo can work well. You should of course be examined by a board-certified plastic surgeon for a full assessment.Whether or not it is "covered" by insurance will depend on the specifics of your policy. In general, though, lipo is not normally a procedure that is covered by insurance.I hope that this helps and good luck,Dr. Alan EnglerMember of #RealSelf100
A buffalo hump is fat at the posterior back of the neck. It is absolutely possible to liposuction this fat away and it stays away. Vaser liposuction works great.
Hello James - I noted that you have posted a number of questions regarding liposuction. These are good questions and it is good you are thinking about these ahead of time. Your questions can best be addressed by an in-person consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon(s). I suggest...
In a procedure of lipocontouring the cannula would be passed through the area at different angles so the fat can be more effectively removed. So certainly swelling would be at the areas where lipo is performed but swelling can also be in adjacent areas.
This is nothing to worry about, especially two weeks in. As long as your pain is manageable, and there have been no other complications, the way your body looks after surgery can only improve. Swelling may be contributing to your dissatisfaction with the results, and it should continue to...
Only a physical exam will give you an answer that will determine your treatment.Having said that, it appears to be predominantly skin.Your options are a bra-line scar or non invasive skin tightening.I personally would not put on a scar on your back given your degree of skin excess.We have tested...
I almost never recommend liposuction of the buttock. Certainly bulk can be reduced in the buttock with liposuction but the previously smooth skin of the buttock can become very irregular due to the dense connective tissue and compartmented nature of the fat of the buttock. This...
Liposuction revision can be performed in addition to fat transfer for excessive hollowing. Please provide some pictures or come in for a consultation to discuss your options. Best of luck. Dr. Michael Omidi An in-person exam with a board-certified plastic surgeon is the best...
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