How do I choose buffalo hump lipo doctor?

Buffalo hump is deformity which is manifested with fat collection in the lower portion of the neck/upper thorax. It may be related to excessive, prolonged use of corticosteroids or medical condition that results in increased level of corticosteroid in the body. Surgical treatment consists of hump removal by means of liposuction, in some cases when fat tissue is very fibrous, direct excision of hump may be needed. This is a procedure that can be safely done by any board certified plastic surgeon. Hope this will help. Good luck.

I’m a specialist in this procedure. It’s one of the most satisfying areas to sculpt because patients commonly say “it’s life changing” and “I can finally wear my hair up.” The procedure is performed comfortably in the office. One incision is used. After complete numbing is achieved a laser is used to melt the fat. Using our specialized air driven powered liposculpting equipment including fibrous fat busting microcannulas, the buffalo hump fat pad is completely removed. It’s not unusual for patients to say “it feels like a massage” during the procedure. Come visit with us. We offer virtual consultations.

Generally speaking, buffalo hump is an uncommon area for lipo. I did a buffalo hump liposuction this past week but they are few and far in between. Any surgeon who is good at liposuction should be petty comfortable doing buffalo hump liposuction

Thank you for your question. To provide a valid medical opinion I will need to see pictures of you body from different angles. I would suggest to be treated by board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.

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Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Dear Avalee, most board certified plastic surgeons could help you improve the “buffalo hump”. It would be very helpful to see some pictures to better understand what you are looking for. This hump can usually be corrected with liposuction and often under local anesthesia in the office. However, prior to making this decision, you need a full evaluation. Good luck!

Dear Avalee113,
finding the right Dr. is extremely challenging especially with the number of online platforms and resources available. There a lot of great Dr's available. Make sure he/she is a board-certified plastic surgeon. Definitely check to make sure your choice specializes in the procedure you want and spend the time to read through patient testimonials. There is a number of different sites where you can check for reviews (Realself, yelp, google, etc.).You can always pick up the phone and call around also, find an office you feel comfortable with and set up a few consultations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Your safest bet is to choose a plastic surgeon that is board certified or board eligible by the American Board of plastic surgeons. Many other specialists like ear nose and throat doctors, oral surgeons, and other doctors call themselves plastic surgeons but that can be very misleading. It board certified or board eligible plastic surgeon by the American Board of plastic surgeons should be qualified to safely and effectively perform the procedure asking about

For buffalo humps you should see a plastic surgeon. Satisfactory results will be obtained with liposuction.

Every plastic surgeon is fully trained in the arts of face breast and body. That is why it is the longest residency program out there. Some surgeons choose not to do specific things over the years but almost everyone is capable of doing liposuction. A buffalo hump is a very easy liposuction procedure that I often do in my office operating room under local anesthesia only. Don’t worry about someone who specializes in one specific area! Any Plastic Surgeon you go to should be able to do that without any difficulty. Best of luck! Dr. Boschert, Renaissance Plastic Surgery

Buffalo hump reduction is not a very common liposuction procedure, but any board certified plastic surgeon that has years of practice doing liposuction should be perfectly adapt at reducing your Buffalo hump.
Not very many of us post pics of this area