What is the general recovery time for a back lift?

Back lift and arm lift can be combined.  I suggest avoiding heavy lifting and vigorous arm movements for 6 weeks after surgery but your PS may have a postop care regimen that works well in their hands.

Thank you for your question about the general recovery time for back lift surgery.
There are essentially two types of back lifts: vertical and horizontal. It's also worth noting that combining your back lift surgery with an arm lift (brachioplasty) is possible. This routine combination surgery doesn't significantly impact the overall recovery time.
Typically, the recovery period for either type of back lift (including combinations with an arm lift) is around two weeks. You'll likely have drains placed after the back lift to prevent fluid accumulation, although these are not usually required for the arm lift.
Please remember individual recovery times can vary based on various factors, including overall health, the exact nature of the procedure, and the person's individual healing rate. Always follow your surgeon's post-operative instructions for the best results.
I hope this answers your question regarding the recovery period for a back lift procedure. Thank you once again for reaching out.
Sincerely,
Dr. Katzen

An upper body lift (UBL) is an effective body contouring procedure designed to address skin excess in the arm, outer and inner chest region. The contouring results are seen in the back as well. This is a common procedure after massive weight loss.A full upper body lift can be combined with a breast lift, breast lift with implants and male gynecomastia reduction. Recovery from this surgery can be upwards of 2 to 3 weeks depending on extent of the incisions and combined procedures. The area of weakness in the procedure is in the arm pit or axillary region, which is a source of wound healing complications and can be limited with appropriate care and activity, as well as adequate nutrition with protein supplementation.