San Francisco Plastic Surgery Dr James Romano

126 Post Street, Suite 618, San Francisco, CA 94108 | 415.981.3911 

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Lipodystrophy Buffalo Hump Correction

THE TYPICAL PATIENT

  • Excess fatty accumulation 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 compressions garment are used for several days.
  • This can be combined with other plastic surgery procedures.

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 then if you did nothing at all.
  • Natural and presentable appearance in the first week that just gets better over the next three to six months.

For before and after images of this procedure click here

 

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