Would a breast lift also help correct excess skin and back fat? (photos)

An extended breast lift can address some of the excess skin that is located beneath the armpit but ultimately the amount of excess skin that can be removed is limited by your desire to avoid a scar across the back in the bra line.
In these cases where patients want to limit the scar length, I recommend starting with an extended breast lift to see how much skin can be removed. Often times patients are happy with their result and if they still desire more skin to be removed, we can discuss options for additional procedures which may include extending the incision. You don't lose the opportunity for further surgery by starting with an extended breast lift.
I hope this helps! Jordan Kaplan, MD

Thank you for your inquiry! Congratulations on your weight loss! It looks like from your photos that you would be a great candidate for a Mastopexy procedure as that will also remove any excess skin to your axilla/lateral chest. We would love to meet you in person or virtually to discuss your surgical options and create a surgical plan targeted towards your goals. Schedule a consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon like myself to help you reach your goals and create a plan for you!

Dear taurzgrl,
breast lift will only affect your breasts and won't have any effect on skin and fat on back. My preferred lift is a lollipop lift when a periareolar won't do (ie greater than 2cm lift required). The lollipop technique was created by a Canadian plastic surgeon named Elizabeth Hall-Findley and treats the breast as a three dimensional structure instead of two dimensions (anchor - lift). Most importantly it does not require the horizontal component scars that the anchor-lift requires and breasts appear much more natural, lifted, and less boxy. Lastly, the lift lasts longer because the lollipop doesn't rely on the skin to hold the breast up, its actually breast tissue thats being brought together to support the breast and hence improves longevity.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

I would recommend an upper body lift. This includes lifting the breasts, the side of the chest wall (that you are grabbing in the photo), and also a bra-line back lift. I would recommend seeing a board-certified plastic surgeon with experience/adequate training in breast surgery.

Hi tauzgrl,
Your concern is for axillary and upper back excess, and the right solution to this problem would be an extension of the breast lift incision from the inframammary fold and around the back ("bra line lift"). While your questions states that you do not want the back scar that goes horizontally, that would likely be the only way to fully resolve the armpit and axillary skin excess that you are pinching in your photos.
I would suggest meeting with a qualified surgeon and reviewing their pre-and postoperative results, to better understand the trade-offs of skin excess for scar.
Hope this helps.
Best,Christopher Pannucci, MD MSBoard Certified Plastic SurgeonPlastic Surgery NorthwestSpokane, Washington

The breast lift technique I recommend is The Bellesoma Method. This will reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained. This will also pull some of the back skin forward. It is possible that you may benefit from posterior extension to get more skin if necessary or a brachioplasty. I do not believe you need a full back lift.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Well done , what an amazing transformation! It is possible to extend the armlift or the breastlift excision laterally , to the posterior axillary line, This way some of the skin at the sides will be removed and you avoid the back incision. All the best in your journey.

No, the breast lift will not address the back areas. You might consider liposuction with Renuvion, minimally invasive radiofrequency and plasma energy skin tightening for the back.

Congratulations on your impressive weight loss! A standard breast lift will not impact the back or bra line area. I encourage you to meet with a board certified plastic surgeon for an evaluation. There may be non surgical or minimally invasive options to consider for improvement depending on the laxity of the skin.

A breast lift typically stops at the edge of the breast. On individuals who have excess skin that continues on their side and back this skin laxity will still be there, unless it is dealt with with an extended or separate procedure. removing the excess skin, you are referring to tends to leave pretty visible scars so it’s a balancing act which requires a thorough discussion with your provider regarding what you’re trying to achieve and what you’re willing to go through.
I suggest having multiple in person, consultations with plastic surgeons in your community.
There are different ways to approach your situation, and each plastic surgeon will have their own recommendation, which in large part depends on what you’re trying to achieve.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD