Liposuction For Buffalo Hump

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Liposuction for Buffalo hump. How long will it last

If I get liposuction for my buffalo hump, how long should I expect it to last be for it's back again?Thanks much....

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

That can vary widely for person to person. I have had patients undergo several liposuctions over a 3-5 year period. It is unclear whether it is as effective with subsequent multiple procedures due to local scarring and other issues. KH... Read more »

liposuction of buffalo hump

Its been a week since I've had liposuction on my buffalo hump, it's still there but not... Read more »

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Liposuction for Buffalo hump. How long will it last

If I get liposuction for my buffalo hump, how long should I expect it to last be for it's back... Read more »

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Surgery Savvy For PWAs

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Lipodistrofia

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buffalo hump

Posted by Anonymous, 6 Replies

has anyone experienced a "buffalo hump"? my doctor says that not enough information is known about the cause or treatment of it. i have consulted with a plastic surgeon who has recommended a procedure to remove the hump. has anyone had any... Read more »

Buffalo Hump Just Starting

Posted by mike55, 6 Replies

Hi,

I have been successly treated with Trizivir for four years (since becoming HIV+). All was well until a few weeks ago I noticed the dreaded hump starting to appear behind my neck.

I would like to hear experiences from anyone going through this... Read more »

crixibelly and buffalo back

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hey Guys:
I am looking for ANY information on the layer of FAT you get on your belly from protease
inhibitors. The news just gets worse because you get a layer of fat on the back of your
neck, too. JUST... Read more »

Liposuction

Posted by Anonymous

I'm serously considering Liposuction with my id doc's consent.Has any one tried it and how bad is the pain brusing healing time general miserey?Also,I'm probably only buying time because since my fat accumulation is med related,I think it generally... Read more »

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