Can I get liposuction on the entire upper back, including the back of my neck? I have something called a “buffalo hump”

Question

I have been Diagnosed with a rare condition called partial lypo dystrophy. That Makes me gain weight on my upper back and stomach mostly. I am very self conscious of my upper back. My lower back is normal yet as you go up my back gets larger and makes me look hunchbacked. since my fat cells grow in those areas (upper back and stomach) I would think it would grow back even after getting the liposuction due to how the condition I have and how my fat cells form In those areas

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

Beth.  So sorry you have this condition but Liposuction is an excellent option for you.  Since liposuction decreases the number of fat cells in the areas treated, recurrence is far less likely, even if you gain weight.  Be sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck!

David Hansen, MD · Answer

Liposuction is really your only option to make an improvement in your buffalo hump. It does do very well and may come back years later but thank god lipo is always around to fix it.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  Based on
your description, you may be a candidate for upper and lower back liposuction and posterior neck.   Make sure you specifically look
at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery
performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.   The most
important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend
that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who
can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.  FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Ryan Neinstein, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Thanks for the question and yes you can have liposuction in that area, these difficult fat disorders typically require some ultrasound energy to fully emulsify and melt the fat since this fat is thicker and tougher to remove than normal fat

Karthik Ram, MRCS, DNB · Answer

Hello, thanks for sharing your query. Liposuction is a ideal treatment for localized lipodystrophy. Lipodystrophy is hytrophy of fat cells not increase in number of fat cells. So with liposuction we are removing the fat cells. Though there may be chances that there may be some re accumulation of fat but you will be happy with the results of liposuction. Consult a board certified plastic surgeon.

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