Excision of loose back skin - Vancouver, BC

March 8, 2014

Hey there :) Your results looks amazing ! I'm planning on having this surgery done in the fall and you are right - not much info out there on this. So I'm curious about the arm pit bulge you mentioned when you had a bra on? Did this surgery help with that as well? I have that problem BIG TIME. Just had an arm lift (and tummy tuck) the end of January. I was hoping some of that under arm bulge would be taken care of with the arm lift but nope. As soon as a bra is on there it is !!

March 8, 2014

Hey there ! Thanks so much ! Lets put it this way . . . I see enough improvement that it doesnt bother me no more :-)

March 9, 2014

Well id take thAt ! Lol thanks ! I'm so scared to go back in for more . This recovery is taking longer than I thought. Was this harder than your tummy tuck?

March 9, 2014

Wow I just saw your pics you look great !! You must be soooo happy and thrilled with the results! To answer your question . . . NO WAY it was NOT harder to recover from this compared to the TT. . . not even close !!! In fact, it was sooooo much easier than I ever throught it would be. I didnt really feel any "pain". Just every so often some burning sensations here and there, which lasted for few seconds and basically just being careful not to lift your arms too high up. The itching drove me crazy for a good week but all in all I had a pretty good experience. I did have some vomiting after the surgery, which was the worst part for me.

March 9, 2014

Thank you very much - I'm happy so far . My "mons" needs a revision but I'm very happy with the tummy tuck . But my arms are still a struggle . My left arm still won't loosen up and the muscles are so tight and sore from my elbow down to my wrist . It's freaking me out. How long until you were lifting your arms up again with out too much pain ? And when you did start lifting your arms did you feel restricted from any tightness ?

March 11, 2014

I actually had pretty good range of motion. I was able to lift my arm up (from the beginning) up to shoulder length. I would say above that, like above shoulders . . . around at 3 weeks. I did have a couple of instances when I was before 2 weeks I had to reach for something in the cupboard (I prob shouldnt have) but it was all ok. I mean, I had stitches, the tape and I dont know what you call it but something else taped on top of that (which was removed at 2 weeks) so I was pretty secure. Still, you shouldnt really lift your arms above your shoulder I was told for at least a couple weeks. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask !

March 11, 2014

Thanks for all the info! Info have another question though! lol I read on some surgeons definition of the bra line back lift that patients get a "slight upper buttocks lift" as well when they do this procedure . Is this true for you? I should've gotten the all around tummy tuck because I have a lot of looseness in my lower back too but nothing like my upper back. My surgeon didn't seem like this was possible. Im considering having consults with surgeons that more so specialize in weight loss boys contouring for this surgery. I love my current surgeon but I just want to get the most out of this surgery . I don't think he does many of these back lifts

March 13, 2014

I didnt get even the slightest upper butt lift ha ha . . what the heck darn PS . . . ha ha . . no but I can see how one would get this . . . I guess it depends on what needs to be done on the back (how much skin excised, etc). I do, however see on the sides of my body or lateral part of my body that it has a much improved contour. . . before I could see a fold (if looking from front view) . . a tad bit on the sides. I know what you mean girl about wising the PS did all around tummy tuck because although my tummy is pretty flat, I have this weird thing going on just past my incision line from my tummy tuck. . . its really, really obvious when I sit down. . kinda looks like a muffin top even. It feels like stretched skin, no fat (prob from my pregnancies) I am gonna see what I can do about this the next time I see him. (BTW this PS is not the one that performed my TT) I mentioned it to him prior to my back lift and he said because both the top and the bottom would have been tightened it would cause tension to both incisions. He said we can talk about it next visit which isnt until 6 weeks or so. Depends on how much it costs . . . and to convince my husband is another story. I think he's gonna think I have lost my mind this time LOL !! I would go with the PS that specializes more with contouring :-)

March 13, 2014

Dang it ! Was hoping for a booty lift ! Lol I do have a lot more hanging skin that you did . My saddle bags are ginormous . I carried so much weight back there for so long. Yeah I'm going to have another consult before I do this next surgery. Thanks girl !

April 1, 2014

Hey hon, Bet you are all ready for your vacation! How exciting!!! Have tons of fun. I'm just getting over a bad cold & will be posting updated pics.

Once again Thank you

August 1, 2014

I had this done yesterday - I had a similar look to you. I hope it works well and thank you for your review.

December 10, 2014

Alright girl im back with more questions ! Lol my surgery is JANUARY 30. I was hoping to have a Breast augmentation with the back lift since he will also removing skin from the sides or by chest wall . I'm barely filling a b cup as it is . So my question is did u feel any reduction in the chest area from this surgery? Also how do u suggest I sleep? Recliner or bed ?? Please help

NewlooksNewlife202

July 8, 2015

@Farz looks great! How are you doing now? I had an upper body lift 7 weeks ago and I can't stand the feel of my bra strap to be anywhere on my back, not even above the scar. Hope It settles into feeling like my normal back soon.

@Let'sDOthis-although I did not have a butt lift accompanying this surgery, the contour of my back does make it appear that I have a slightly higher/well defined butt. So what you read about that may be actually grounded in some truth!!

UPDATED FROM Farz

1 month post

6 Weeks Postop - Pictures included !!

FarzFebruary 25, 2014

Today was my 2nd postop. I am sooooo happy I got to see the whole thing because he took off the whole tape and said to take a bit of a break from it then put it back on; which I am thinking I'll do before going to bed. I am really, really happy that my scar is a lot thinner and lighter than I thought it would be. Of course there is still swelling higher up mid back and the ends (towards the bottom on the sides) are a little more darker because this area took a little longer to heal, BUT I dont even care !! In my eyes, he did a really good job and I am loving wearing all my cute tops again !! I went shopping this past weekend for new tops and lemme tell ya, I was really luvin it !! He gave me this silicone type of gel to apply twice a day. He says it will help with the scar. He also said that scar can be stretched up to two-to-three months so be careful (then after that usually the scar doesnt spread/stretch). He gave me the okay to do aerobics but I think I'll wait for another month or so because I dont want to take ANY chances and also I'm going to Mexico on April 1st and said to protect the skin with SPF plus try to use the tape if possible, which I dont have a problem doing since in the water, I will be wearing a tankini. Regarding massages (I get them done regularly), wait for another month or so because this could cause stretching of the scar.

Replies (1)

February 26, 2014

Wow, our back looks awesome! Bet you can't wait to show it off!

February 26, 2014

Thanks ! The results will only get better from here. How are you doing?? Have you taken off the tape on your back yet? I would love to see pics.

February 26, 2014

Oops, meant "your"

February 26, 2014

On my 7 day post op he removed all tapes just to be replaced by new ones. Have my next post-op in a week maybe then it will be removed. Your back looks awesome -excited for you!!! Just don't forget that SPF in Mexico.

February 27, 2014

Thanks so much :-) For sure not forgetting the SPF . . . and the roll of tape is coming along with me too LOL.

February 28, 2014

UPDATED FROM Farz

12 days post

PICTURES

FarzFebruary 4, 2014

Replies (1)

My Bariatric Life

February 4, 2014

Oh you look gorgeous!!! He did a wonderful job.