Buffalo Hump Liposuction with Gentle Sculpt™
Smooth Your Upper Back—Regain Comfort & Confidence
A buffalo hump—the fatty prominence at the base of the neck and top of the shoulders (dorsocervical fat pad)—can make clothes fit poorly, strain posture, and draw unwanted attention. Gentle Sculpt™ micro‑liposuction offers a precise, awake solution that removes this stubborn fat through pen‑tip incisions, restoring a graceful neckline and freeing you from self‑consciousness.
Why Does a Buffalo Hump Form?
- Hormonal Changes & Weight Gain: Elevated cortisol (Cushing’s), menopause, or simple weight fluctuations can direct fat to the upper back.
- Medications: Long‑term use of steroids, antiretrovirals, or certain antidepressants may redistribute fat.
- Genetics & Posture: A natural kyphotic curve can exaggerate even small fat pads.
Regardless of the cause, traditional dieting rarely targets this zone. Gentle Sculpt™ removes the fat cells permanently while preserving surrounding nerves and vessels.
How Gentle Sculpt™ Differs
| Traditional Lipo | Gentle Sculpt™ |
| Larger cannulas (4–6 mm) | Ultra‑fine cannulas (1.8–2.3 mm) |
| General anesthesia | Local tumescent (awake & comfortable) |
| More bruising & downtime | Minimal bruising, back to desk work in 48–72 hrs |
The micro‑cannulas let our surgeons feather the edges of the resection, preventing step‑offs and ripples that can be noticeable on the thin skin over the cervical spine.
Candidacy Checklist
✓ Noticeable fat pad at the lower neck/upper back
✓ Stable weight (±10 lbs) for 3–6 months
✓ No uncontrolled endocrine disorders
✓ Healthy skin elasticity—or plan to pair with Renuvion® (J‑Plasma) skin‑tightening if laxity is present
What to Expect on Procedure Day
- Marking & local anesthesia: You’ll stand while the surgeon maps the area, then lie face‑down as tumescent fluid is infused to numb and gently expand the tissue.
- Micro‑liposuction: Cannulas the size of a coffee‑stirrer remove fat in a fanning pattern. Average fat volume: 75–250 mL.
- Incisions closed with a single absorbable suture or left to heal naturally. They hide in the hairline or the natural crease between neck and shoulder.
- Compression garment: A lightweight vest or collar supports the area for ~1 week.
Total time in‑clinic: about 2 hours. Most patients drive themselves home.
Recovery & Results
- 24 hrs: Mild soreness, easily managed with OTC analgesics.
- 48 hrs: Return to desk work; light walking encouraged.
- 1 week: Swelling 50% resolved; many notice clothing fitting better.
- 6–8 weeks: Final contour reveals a smoother cervical transition and improved posture comfort.
Confident Posture, Lasting Contour
Gentle Sculpt™ removes the fat cells permanently. Maintain results with regular activity and balanced nutrition, and your upper back should remain streamlined for years, even if overall weight fluctuates modestly.
Ready to see a sleeker silhouette in every shirt and photo? Schedule a private consultation at Infini Phoenix Liposuction and learn exactly how Gentle Sculpt™ can erase your buffalo hump and restore confidence from every angle.
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