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At 65 years old, our patient is a White female who had lost over 100lbs and was left with significant, sagging back skin that would not tighten with exercise. At 115 lbs, her concern was no longer weight loss; it was the uncomfortable back roll and loose tissue that can bunch in bras, and make the upper torso appear heavier than it truly is. Dr. Timothy Katzen recommended a torsoplasty, also called a back lift, using a horizontal incision to remove the hanging skin and restore a smoother, more balanced contour down through the mid-back. Under general anesthesia, Dr. Katzen carefully marked the excess tissue. At the same time, the patient was positioned to show where the skin naturally folds, then a planned horizontal incision was created so the scar could be placed in a discreet location whenever possible. The loose skin and underlying fatty tissue were then removed in a controlled, even manner, with a focus on maintaining a smooth back and avoiding a pulled appearance. In total, Dr. Katzen removed 1.5 lb of excess skin and then tightened and redraped the remaining tissue to improve contour and reduce bulging along the sides of the torso. The incision was closed in multiple layers to promote strong healing, and compression is typically used to reduce swelling and maintain the new contour. These photos were taken 2.5 months after surgery, and her results are already remarkable, showing a flatter back profile and a more defined, youthful torso silhouette, with continued healing refining these features.

Horizontal Back Lift After Massive Weight Loss | Torsoplasty Transformation

After losing a significant amount of weight, our patient wanted his body to truly reflect the dedication and discipline that helped him transform his health. He is a 44-year-old White male who once weighed 315 pounds and successfully reduced his weight to 165 pounds through diet and exercise. While the weight loss was life-changing, it left behind large amounts of excess skin around the waist and back that could not tighten on its own. To help complete his full-body transformation, Dr. Timothy Katzen performed a 360-degree lower-body lift combined with a back lift, also known as a torsoplasty with a vertical incision, to remove loose skin and restore smoother body contours. Under general anesthesia, Dr. Katzen carefully planned the surgery to address the excess tissue from multiple directions. The 360  lower-body lift focuses on removing redundant skin around the entire circumference of the waist, including the abdomen, flanks, lower back, and buttocks. During this portion of the procedure, the excess skin was removed in a controlled manner, and the remaining tissue was lifted and tightened, helping create a firmer waistline and improving the transition between the abdomen, hips, and buttocks. This technique is especially valuable for patients after massive weight loss because it treats the front, sides, and back of the body simultaneously rather than focusing on a single area. To further refine the contour of the upper and mid back, Dr. Katzen also performed a torsoplasty with a vertical incision. This approach allowed him to directly remove the excess skin hanging from the back that was not fully addressed by the lower body lift alone. The vertical incision provides access to the stretched tissue so it can be excised precisely, and the remaining skin can be lifted and re-draped to create a smoother and tighter back profile. After the excess tissue was removed, the incisions were closed in multiple layers to support strong healing and reduce tension on the skin. These photos were taken two months after surgery, and our patient achieved remarkable results. His waistline is noticeably tighter, the loose skin along his back has been removed, and the overall contour of his torso now better reflects the incredible weight loss he worked so hard to achieve.

360 Body Lift + Vertical Torsoplasty for Body Contouring After 315lb Weight Loss Journey

Meet a 51-year-old white female patient who weighed 324 pounds and underwent RNY gastric bypass, resulting in an amazing transformation as she lost 126 pounds. However, she was still not happy with the excess skin and fat in her back and sides, so she decided to seek help from Dr. J. Timothy Katzen of Beverly Hills, California. He performed a vertical torsoplasty and liposuction procedure which gave her back her desired figure. She is thrilled with the results and no longer has any worries about her body image.

45-54 year old woman treated with Back Lift

This is a 36 year old White female patient who is 55 and weighed 495 pounds.  She lost 260 pounds and was not happy with the excess skin and fat in her back.  She underwent a torsoplasty with Dr. J. Timothy Katzen where he removed 5 pounds of excess skin and fat in her back and sides.  She is happy with the torsoplasty.

35-44 year old woman treated with Back Lift

This is a White male patient who went through weight loss.After weight loss, he was not happy with the excess skin and fat in his back and sides.  He underwent vertical torsoplasty and is very happy with the results.

35-44 year old man treated with Back Lift

45 yo s/p back lift/ bra line lift performed in our on site AAAA certified operating suite.

32 yo s/p back lift performed in our on site AAAA certified operating suite

25-34 year old woman treated with Back Lift

59 yo s/p back lift/ bra line lift performed in our on site AAAA certified operating suite.

55-64 year old woman treated with Back Lift

This is a 35-year-old female patient who wanted an hourglass figure. She lost over 70 pounds and was unhappy with the excess skin and her back rolls. She underwent a back lift and is happy with her results.

This is a 62 year old White female patient who is 510 and weighed 375 pounds.  She had duodenal switch surgery and lost 165 pounds.  After weight loss, she had excess skin and fat in her back area.  She underwent a horizontal torsoplasty with Dr. J. Timothy Katzen in Beverly Hills, CA.  Dr. Katzen removed 3 pounds of excess fat and skin from her back.  Notice how much better her back looks now.  She is very happy with her results.

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