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

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

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

Jose A. Munoz, MD - Account Suspended · 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...

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