I have a buffalo hump and I want to get it removed.

Liposuction of this is reasonable if you obtain medical clearance from your managing physicians.  I
would search for the board certified plastic surgeon who you feel is
most likely to give you the best results and who performs hundreds of
these procedures each year. I would look at patient reviews as well as
before and after photos on that surgeon's website.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Thank you for your question about liposuction, liposhaping.Liposuction might be helpful for you.  You may need to get medical clearance first before undergoing this procedure.



To be sure what would be best for you, see two or more experienced,
board-certified Plastic Surgeons in your area for a complete evaluation to make
sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have surgery.



I hope this helps.

The buffalo hump is most likely due to the steroids you are on for your immune-supression.If you are medically cleared by your transplant surgeon and nephrologist, your buffalo hump can safely be removed by liposuction. My father, Frederick M. Grazer M.D. FACS, who is credited with introducing liposuction to the United States in 1982, has done buffalo hump removal on patients that have had heart- lung transplants.Make certain you select a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon that has experience with this procedure.Yours,Jon M. Grazer, MD, MPH, FACS