Are there any treatments (maybe lipo?) that can reduce a fatty hump on back of neck from medical steroid use?

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I have rheumatoid arthritis and over the years have had many steroid courses for inflammation. Now I have a noticeable hump on the back of my neck that I'm really self conscious of. Is there anything I can do to reduce it's size? Is it just fat?

George Marosan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. This fatty hump on the back of the neck can be effectively removed with liposuction. It can be done under local anesthesia with minimal oral sedation. This treatment is highly effective.
See a board certified plastic surgeon for an in person consultation/evaluation. Good luck.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

"For best results in improving a buffalo hump, I recommend a hi-definition procedure like VASER Hi-Definition Liposuction. I use VASER HI-DEF with ThermiRF, Renuvion (J-Plasma), InMode BodyTite, and fat grafting to get the most fat removal, skin tightening, contour and definition. If there is any skin laxity, then it can be removed at the same time as the liposuction procedure.

I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hi-definition physique expert. Best, Dr. Emer"

I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hi-definition physique expert. Best, Dr. Emer"

David Hansen, MD · Answer

Liposuction under local does great and is easy to undergo for the buffalo humps which so many patients get for whatever reason.  Power assisted liposuction is the machine that does the best job of removing the tough tissue easily and smoothly.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Liposuction of the buffalo hump is probably reasonable. Consult with a board certified PS to determine if this is the best treatment for you.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear El_J,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Based on your description, it sounds like a liposuction might be the right choice. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Fatty tumors of the upper back can usually be treated with liposuction.  Or, it can be surgically excised with a larger incision. Some, unless quite large, can even be treated with Kybella injections.  I would suggest meeting with a board certified plastic surgeon and discussing your options.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

The dorsal cervical fat pad or buffalo hump as it is sometimes called responds easily to Liposuction. These can easily be done as office-based procedures using local anesthesia.

It’s important to differentiate if this is mostly related to subcutaneous fat or if it’s also in part based on skeletal structure.

Talented experienced board-certified plastic surgeon should have a little difficulty differentiating and being able to handle this with a good outcome.

Some surgeons may prefer to do it in the operating room with general anesthesia. Personally I do all liposuction with patients awake in the office.

I suggest scheduling a few in person consultations with experienced board-certified plastic surgeons in your area.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

Frederic H. Corbin, MD (license restricted) · Answer

Thank you for the question and though an examination is really needed it sounds like you have a fatty buffalos hump that is ameinable to liposuction. So go on some complimentary consultations with experts and compare recommendations after a full examination

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