Can a no- medication related buffalo hump return after liposuction surgery?

Hello and thank you for your question. In my practice we ask patients to wear compression garments 24 hours a day for 2 weeks post operatively. We ask them to continue to wear compression garments for 12 hours a day for the following 2 weeks thereafter, either day or night. The garments are...

Hi. Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, there is no data that this will help at all. I’d recommend you see a board certified plastic surgeon who may be able to offer some suggestions.

It's highly doubtful that a compressive garment has any long-term effect on the outcome after liposuction. If an ill fitting garment creates a crease this will correct itself in the garment should be adjusted so as not to re-create the problem.

All methods of liposuction can be done using local anesthesia. The tumescent fluid, which has become standard of care for suction assisted lipectomy, delivers local anesthetic as well as vasoconstriction (to mitigate blood loss).While any technique can be used, typically patients undergoing more...

A specific answer is impossible without physical examination. It does look as though excess skin is the problem from the photograph.Inadequate treatment in the periumbilical region might benefit from retreatment. Laser assisted liposuction can sometimes create fibrosis for which there are not a...

Compression garments help to squeeze out the swelling and shape your body, but must be used with caution as they can create permanent dents.  It is important that you rotate your garment frequently and massage all liposuction areas, otherwise these dents can become permanent.