Can Botox be used to minimize the appearance of a small buffalo hump on the back?

Question

I recently read that Botox can be used to elongate your neck area...can it also be used to reduce a small buffalo hump?

Jose A. Munoz, MD · Answer

A buffalo hump is a posterior fat repository (dorso-cervical fat pad) at the junction of the neck and thorax. Botox is a temporary muscle paralyzer and is used to minimize facial wrinkles, treat migraine headaches, and treat muscular spasm. It will not shrink a buffalo hump. However, injectable kybella may be of benefit as a non-surgical alternative to surgery. If large, however, surgical removal is recommended.Botox is used to treat patients who suffer from torticollis, a spasmodic condition which results in a shortened neck.Visit a board certified plastic surgeon for evaluation and discussion.Best wishes...

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

In my opinion, Botox would not help to minimize a small buffalo hump.  A buffalo hump is normally composed of excess fat and Botox will not have any effect on fat.  There are other options to treat a buffalo hump, including liposuction.

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

Botox affects muscles. Buffalo humps are made up of fat, which needs to be surgically removed, primarily by means of liposuction. I hope this helps and good luck from New York City plastic surgery

Can Botox be used to minimize the appearance of a small buffalo hump on the back?

Answers (3)

More Botox Questions

What can I do to remove eye bag that was caused by Botox? 6 month out (photos)

Which procedure would deliver the best results to help minimize the appearance of wrinkles in the nasolabial folds? (photo)

Botox for facial asymmetry due to nerve damage? (Photos)

Age 36, where is best to inject to improve muscle bulge between brow? (Photo)

Does Botox clog your pores? Dermatologist said there's no connection (Photo)

Can Botox fix my asymmetrical smile? (photos)

WE SEND PRETTY
EMAILS