What can be done with my "buffalo hump?" (photo)

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I have a "buffalo hump," though I'm not sure if it's fat, bone, or both. I don't have great posture, so maybe that caused it. I am overweight, so I don't know if losing weight will change the appearance of the hump.

Mitchel Goldman, MD · Answer

From the photo you provided, it looks like your buffalo hump is composed of fat. No matter what caused it, if you are dismayed by the look of extra fat on your back, liposuction is an excellent choice to remove it. If you'd rather not undergo surgery, you can also look into noninvasive fat-removal techniques such as CoolSculpting and Thermi. These will probably require more than one treatment session, but you'll have less downtime after the procedure. Please consult a board-certified dermatologist in person to find the best course for you.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Liposuction of the buffalo hump is probably reasonable based upon the picture presented.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

David Hansen, MD · Answer

Liposuction can really make a significant improvement in buffalo humps and is easy to undergo under local anesthesia with minimal downtime.

N. Bill Aydin, MD · Answer

You can have the "buffalo hump" treated with liposuction to that area and achieve nice results.Good luck

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

In my practice we typically do hi definition body shaping to remove the "buffalo hump" with great success. I recommend getting a formal consultation with a VASER hi-def expert. Best, Dr. Emer

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