Back Lift
What is bra-line back lift surgery?
A Bra back lift surgery removes loose or sagging pockets of unwanted fat on the back. Since it corrects and contours the upper back area where the bra is positioned, the reason behind the name of the procedure becomes obvious.
The overhanging folds of skin and subcutaneous tissue are both functionally and cosmetically disturbing to patients. At the same time, they are difficult to address with other procedures such as lower body lift and “regular” abdominoplasty
On the other hand, back tuck stands as a reliable and consistent method of treating these issues. The procedure focuses on the removal of excess adiposity and skin from the back area.
Am I a candidate for bra-line back lift surgery?
The bra-line back lipectomy surgery is not reserved for women only; men can also benefit from this procedure. Generally speaking, anyone who struggles with fat or loose skin in the upper or middle-back area is a good candidate for the surgery.
However, women do have a slight advantage compared to men. Ladies can conceal the surgical scar with a bra, thus feeling more comfortable deciding to undergo a back fat lift.
On the flip side, men don’t tend to develop sagging skin or back fat rolls at the same rate as women do.
What is a posterior body lift?
Posterior body lift, or lower body lift, is a surgery designed to remove excess, inelastic skin that is often left after a significant weight loss. The scars are above the hips on the back, unlike bra lift surgery which are below the bra strap on the back. The procedure can address several affected areas, including hips, flanks (love handles), and buttocks.
Can I get liposuction alone on my back?
It’s possible to get liposuction on the back, and the procedure can provide visible improvements. However, back liposuction is more suitable for patients who haven’t lost a significant amount of weight and may result in excess loose skin on the back. A bra lift procedure removes this excess skin.
What is an upper body lift?
An upper body lift is a type of procedure that involves the removal of excess skin from the upper back, side of the chest, or side of the body. The primary objective of this procedure is to tighten the skin and remove excess or sagging skin for improved body contour.
What is a bra line?
The term bra line here refers to the lines or rolls created by the bra above the waist and below the arms. The bra line has two parts: the front bra line and the back bra line.
In the front, the bra line is located above the abdomen and below the chest. On the other hand, the back bra line is the area of fat on the bra band of the back, also known in medical terms as infra-scapular fat.
How do you get rid of back fat from plastic surgery?
Getting rid of back fat depends on the patient. Liposuction could be a solution for patients who haven’t gone through significant weight loss. Bra-line back lift and posterior body lift could also be helpful solutions for this problem.
