Do I require a back lift? (photos)

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After substantial weight loss a couple of years ago, I know I need to get a tummy tuck and breast lift/reduction. Do I also require a back lift? Thank you.

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi Dab5 in Poole, Thank you for your question, "Do I require a back lift?" Thank you for your history and pictures.  Congratulations on your weight loss.  Based on your pictures and without a thorough physical examination, I do not think you need a back lift.  For your pictures, it appears, due to your age, genetics, and anatomy, that your back skin re-drapped very nicely.  Keep exercising and working out.  I hope I answered your question about needing a back lift.  Sincerely, Dr. Katzen

Luis Suarez, MD · Answer

So far from the pictures submit it it doesn’t seem like you need it back, but perhaps with further evaluation depending on the condition of the skin you may be a good candidate and it could definitely be combined with the other procedures that you’re looking for!

Arif Eroglu, MD · Answer

A tummy tuck and a periareolar breast surgery are necessary in your case. However, I don’t believe a back lift is needed, as there is no significant skin sagging in that area. You do have some mild skin laxity, which can be effectively addressed with Renuvion J-Plasma for skin tightening.

Carmina Cardenas, MD · Answer

It is wonderful what you have achieved!!
Your lower Body lift will be wonderful to address the abdominal area but no impact over the back. 
Your chest will be Perfect for the chest masculinization removal of saggy skin, reposition of the masculine inframammary fold, reposition of areola and nipple complex over your new inframammary fold in a masculine position and possibly a lateral Torsoplasty which means a Crescent incision just to tighten the area. 
Be encouraged!
Dr. Cárdenas

Carlos Marciales, MD · Answer

Hello, from the photos it does not seem that you have excess skin on the upper back, the truth is that the skin retracted a lot in your case, probably only with the circular abdominoplasty and removing all the excess skin in the lower part of the body is enough.

Ryan Rebowe, MD · Answer

While there seems to be some minimal excess tissue on this area, I would not recommend performing a formal back lift. The scar will be large for the associated gain in contour. There may be more tissue on an in person exam than the picture would show, however with the amount of skin laxity I can see on the picture I would not recommend a back lift at this time.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Congratulations on your weight loss!  From your photos it does not appear you need a back lift.  Liposuction can address the contour issues you have on your back.  This can be performed at the same time as the procedures for your chest and tummy.

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