Techniques and Alternatives to Liposuction For the Back of the Neck

A buffalo hump is an extra buildup of fat behind the neck and shoulders. The fat protrusion is usually linked to obesity or an underlying medical condition and can severely compromise someone's self-esteem. 

The condition is generally not severe and does not have a direct impact on the individual's health. Nevertheless, it is a frustrating aesthetic concern for those who behold it, responsible for gravely changing their demeanor and self-confidence.

Yet, in some cases, the buffalo hump can alter a person's range of movement and restrict neck motion.

Back of the Neck Liposuction

Cosmetic surgery may be a viable option if you've already experimented with diet and exercise to remove the buffalo hump. If you've had ineffective outcomes, then a cosmetic surgeon will usually recommend liposuction to eliminate the stubborn pockets of fat in the back of your neck.

While buffalo hump liposuction may seem intimidating, an experienced cosmetic surgeon can perform surgical fat elimination with ease. Nevertheless, like all surgeries, they bring potential risks.

There are various liposuction techniques, each with their benefits and limitations used to remove buffalo humps. They all are similar in that they use specialized instruments known as a cannula to suction the fat underneath the surface of your skin. 

A cannula is a hollow, narrow tube that dislodges and suctions fat.

Tumescent Liposuction For Buffalo Humps

The most commonly used liposuction technique is tumescent liposuction. It consists of a surgeon injecting substantial amounts of epinephrine, a capillary constriction medication, into your fat cells to minimize fat blood loss.

The epinephrine is part of a solution containing lidocaine, a local anesthetic, for the surgeon to extract your fat so you won't feel any pain. 

Candidates For Buffalo Hump Removals

A fundamental limitation of liposuction procedures is that obese individuals are not suitable. General medical guidelines indicate that the patient is in good health and within their ideal body weight.

Therefore, buffalo hump liposuction is suitable for those who developed a subcutaneous fat pad behind their neck and shoulders due to an underlying condition or certain prescribed drugs' side effects.

AirSculpt® Buffalo Hump Treatment

Among the best buffalo hump fat removal procedures on the market is AirSculpt®.

An AirSculpt® procedure can offer just as significant, if not better, results than liposuction with less invasiveness. Our methods do not use scalpels, stitches, needles, or general anesthesia. Plus, the patented AirSculpt® approach is much more precise and protective of the surrounding tissues than traditional liposuction instruments.

The AirSculpt® Philosophy

We pride ourselves on offering a fat removal procedure that does not have patients second-guessing. That's because we've developed our technology based on the philosophy that making changes to your body shouldn't have an extensive, grueling recovery.

Contact AirSculpt Toronto to schedule your free consultation.