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I am pretty thin, never had any weight problem and never had any plastic surgery on my body. However, I have sagging skin on both sides of my middle back. I can even pull it up to under my arms. It is only skin without fat. Is there a type of lift for that? It really bothers me a lot. Thank you for your help.
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sylphi
in san clemente, California USA
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Bra Line Back Lift procedure
Hello,
Thank you for the question. Significant excess skin can only be tightened by removing it with a surgical procedure. For breast laxity there is breast lift, for the abdomen there is an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), and for the back there is the Bra Line Back lift procedure. Significant skin and soft tissue laxity of the upper and middle back are best corrected by a bra line back lift procedure. The final incision line is in the horizontal part of your bra...
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Sagging upper back skin
The upper back skin has a tendency to sag following massive weight loss, but it can also sag with age in thin patients like yourself. There are lifts designed to improve upper back contour, but each type of lift involves a scar on your body. If you don't have much extra skin, the scar can be somewhat small. The upper back lift removes this extra skin while attempting to hide the scar within the bra line. There are different variations of this, and the pattern of...
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Lift for Sagging Back Skin?
It sounds like you have mostly excess skin and not too much fat. Because there is not much fat, I would not suggest liposuction. Since you mentioned excess skin, therefore, a skin excision needs to be done. There are two types of back lifts that I would suggest. One incision follows a bra strap line. Usually, this incision can be hidden under a one-piece bathing suit or even a dress with a very low cut back. The incision is placed horizontally across the back Typically, you...
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Lift for Sagging Back Skin?
There is a remedy for your situation and it is called an upper back lift. This procedure is done with the scar hidden under your bra strap. The procedure will remove excess redundant skin of your back and can be extended around the lateral sides to get rid of the lateral excess of skin. It heals nicely and the recovery is not difficult. Look for a board certified Plastic Surgeon who is familiar with this procedure and go for a consultation.
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Excess skin on back
Thank you for your question.
From your description, it sounds like a upper back lift could be an option for you. The best way to know for sure is to visit with an experiences plastic surgeon for advice.
The tradeoff for this type of surgery would be the appearance of scars as a tradeoff for the better contour of the back and this should be something you are comfortable with.
Best Wishes!
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Lifts for Excess Back Skin
There are a variety of approaches to deal with overhanging or excess skin of the back. "Zones of adherence" is a term for constricting bands where skin is attached to the underlyingh structures. Sometimes a release of tethering in these zones with a liposuction cannula can improve the appearance of skin excess. Lifts can be positioned in different ways to camaflauge scars, but the exact location would require planning with you to discuss your preferences...
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Lift for Sagging Back Skin
You sound like a perfect candidate for an upper back lift. The procedure was designed to accomplish exactly what you are asking about and is very effective. The scar is usually hidden in the back across the bra line. Obviously, you will need a consultation with a surgeon who is familar with this procedure who can guide you in your decision.
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Upper body lfit
It sounds like you may be a candidate for an upper body lift that goes around the chest and back along the bra line.
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Upper Body Lift
Your back laxity can be addressed with an upper body lift. This procedure produces significant results. I place my incision in the bra line across the back and remove the excess skin producing a contoured upper body. Be sure that you consult with an experienced board certified plastic surgeon that can show you before and after photos of this particular procedure. Dr. Bernard Shuster, Miami Florida
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Sagging back skin requires surgical excision to tighten; nothing else works as well.
Of course, excess skin removal requires a scar for each side, so you must assess the degree and extent of skin laxity (sagging) to decide if a visible scar is worth the expense and choice to have this skin removed. Lasers (above or below the skin) don't give sufficient tightening to really recommend them, but they are always successful at lightening your wallet or purse! I have taught laser surgery for over two decades, so I do not say this lightly or without experience with these...
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These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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