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

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I also have scleroderma and a kidney transplant. Are there any options for this to be done safely with my health issues?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

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

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

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.

Jon M. Grazer, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

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

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Liposuction in this area should not be harmful but you have to be seen by a well trained tumescent liposuction physician and have them coordinate your care with your autoimmune treatment physicians.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Ravi Somayazula, DO · Answer

The buffalo hump as you know is a result of steroid treatment. Liposuction is a very effective method of removing this also with possible direct excision. As far as whether you're healthy enough to undergo the procedure the most likely answer is yes however you would need medical clearance and close monitoring of your immunosuppressive therapy regarding the kidney transplant to make sure that there are no issues regarding rejection of the transplant. Also you should seek the help of a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area and maybe obtain two or three opinions before making your decision. It is important that the plastic surgeon coordinate with your medical doctor to  have the best and safest outcome possible.

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