What would you recommend; Laser or Vaser for Buffalo Hump?

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as I would like to avoid a scar - and actual surgery - do you think that I should attempt to find a physician who uses Laser or Vaser? Can I ask you all what your thoughts are on the other modalities: ultrasonic, laser-assisted, smart lipo, tumescent, power-assisted? Could/Would they work on this? Also - how long should I wait before having any other procedure done on this area? Thanks so very much for your help.

David Hansen, MD · Answer

Buffalo humps are fat and fibrous tissue combined so things that only melt or loosen fat don't work on them very well so lasers and ultrasound do minimal. You have to break up the fibrous tissue as well and the only thing that will do a good job of that is the power assisted cannulas. Cost is roughly 3250 on special and is done under tumescent local anesthesia. Sincerely, David Hansen,MD

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Laser. vaser or whatever lipo you chose may or may not remove the buffalo hump successfully. Soemtimes a direct excision is necesary. Best of luck.

George C. Peck, Jr, MD · Answer

In general, a buffalo hump is a result of fat deposits and can be handled by any means of liposuction including the tumescent technique with standard liposuction aspiration, or ultrasonic liposuction.Best wishes!

Robin T.W. Yuan, MD · Answer

A true buffalo hump is simply a localized collection of fat. This is sometimes caused by steroid use or Cushing's Syndrome. It is easily treated by any form of liposuction favored by your plastic surgeon. It can often be performed under local anesthesia with minimal risks.Robin T.W. Yuan, M.D.

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