Am I a good candidate for upper back and bra roll liposuction? (photos)

   Upper back and bra rolls can usually be improved with liposuction.  Find an expert in liposuction.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Back LiposuctionJust looking at the picture, I would say that you are a good candidate for #liposuction. However, I would recommend that you seek a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon who can examine you in-person and give you the best answer. Typically, you are a candidate if you have excessive subcutaneous fat which is resistant to diet and exercise. If you wish to change the contours of your body. Commonly involved areas are the anterior part of the neck (under the chin), upper arms and armpits, male chest/breasts, trunk abdomen, waist, hips, thighs, inner knees, calves, and back.

Thank you for the pictures. It's hard to determine it looks like that you would be a reasonable candidate. I would have to examine you to see how much fat you have in those areas. I would suggest that you have several consultations from plastic surgeons. Thanks

Liposuction of the mid back and axillae (armpits areas) do great with tumescent liposuction under local. Usually the arms are done at the same time for a cost of roughly $5000 on special. Sincerely, David Hansen.MD

The skin appears to be in good condition and there is enough fat to expect a significant result. Generally these areas respond well to liposuction.

Based on your pictures... (we could see better if your bra was removed)... I would say that you should be able to benefit from liposuction to region. The fullness of the bra roll and lateral flank roll can be addressed with liposuction with the goal being to smooth out the region and soften the upper back contour. I would recommend evaluation with a board certified plastic surgeon. Thanks

Thanks for your question and photo.  It is difficult to tell with the bra in place, but it appears that you would do very well with aggressive liposuction of the upper back and bra rolls.  Success after liposuction is based on good skin without stretch marks, so an in person exam would be the best way to assure you of success.  Find a board certified plastic surgeon and make sure all of your questions are answered.  Good luck. 

Dear jamami,



Yes, looking at your pictures it
looks like you would be a good candidate for liposuction of the upper back and
bra line. Keep in mind that the tighter the bra, the more accentuated the fat
is going to appear. Also, it is important to assess your skin tone to be sure
it will recoil and not sag afterwards.



I hope this has been helpful.



Robert D. Wilcox, MD

Although there’s no substitute for good diet and exercise,
sometimes there’s only so much we can do to reverse nature’s cruelties. That’s
where science comes in. No, reshaping your body isn’t as easy as going to the
beauty parlor. Surgery is never 100% risk free and the healing process requires
patience and determination.Liposuction works best on patients who are of
relatively average weight, but who need help with a problem area, or with
shedding the ten pounds they regain between diets. If you have good skin
quality and minimal sagging, you make an ideal candidate for liposuction.

Liposuction modifies volume by sucking out fat, and liposuction candidates need
good skin tone. The procedure takes about an hour, the recovery takes just a
couple of days, and there's virtually no scarring. I use several innovative
forms of liposuction, including SmartLipo, in order to contour and resculpture
the area while providing the most beautiful results with minimal scarring.
SmartLipo, used in combination with other forms of liposuction or alone, is a
procedure that uses laser light to liquefy fat and tighten the surrounding
skin. Liposuction as an outpatient procedure under I.V. sedation can easily
reduce the bulge that some people have in their abdomens. Because liposuction
stimulates the skin to tighten, good elasticity provides a smooth contour after
fat is removed.

Another Option is ZERONA®, which is an FDA cleared alternative to liposuction,
which reduces inches with no pain, no surgery and no downtime. Patients are
losing between 3.6 to 5.5 inches and many are seeing even greater results when
combined with a sensible diet and exercise program. It's the perfect way to
lose stubborn body fat from: neck, love handles, arms, hips, back/bra‐line, thighs,
tummy/waistline and knees in this fast pace world we live in. After just six 40
minute treatments you will see inches melt away. And best of all there is no
recovery or downtime so you can resume all your normal activities immediately
after each treatment.
Thermage® is now a safe, non-invasive, radiofrequency (RF)
cosmetic procedure that’s clinically proven to help smooth, tighten and contour
skin for an overall younger looking appearance. The treatment delivers natural
looking results with little to no downtime —on all skin colors, on and off the
face, all in a single procedure. Fast and easy, you can even come in during
your lunch break and return to work after!

Thanks for the photos. My short answer yes if after an exam and history deemed u a candidate.  Other issues are Germaine too.  Is ur weight stable?  What are ur goals?  How much added laxity can u have and enjoy ur result?  What does ur successful outcome look like in ur mind?