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Procedures | Male Cosmetic Surgery | Male Lipodystrophy Correction

Buffalo Hump



THE TYPICAL PATIENT

 
Excess fatty accumulation usually in the neck and referred to as a "buffalo hump" deformity.
  Often associated with steroid use or HIV disease and medications.
  Features of localized excess fat in the neck or in other areas of the body.

THE PROCEDURE

  Anesthesia is usually a very light general and the procedure takes about two hours.
  The incision is very inconspicuous and about 1/8th inch in length.
  The procedure involves ultrasonic liposuction.
  No drains are used.
  Dressings and a light compression garment are used for several days.
  This can be combined with other cosmetic surgical procedures.

THE RECOVERY

  You can go home after several hours or can stay overnight.
  You can shower on the second day after surgery.
  There is only minimal pain that is mostly gone by the second or third day and easily controlled by medications.
  Swelling is mild to moderate and peaks at two to three days then disappears rapidly over the next three weeks.
  Minimal or no bruising is the usual.
  You can resume many activities within the first week, and most by at least three weeks.
  The stitches are dissolvable.
  Expect to be off of work for only two to three days.

THE RESULT

  Beautiful, balanced and proportioned contour.
  More confident and comfortable in clothing, especially collared shirts.
  Lasts the rest of your life and always looks better than if you didn't do it.
  Natural and presentable appearance in the first week that just gets better over the next three to six months.
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