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.
- You can resume many activities within the first week, and most including exercise, 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.