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Loose skin and rolls across the upper back and bra line are common after weight loss and with age. An upper back lift removes that skin through an incision placed where a bra strap sits, so the scar is hidden under most clothing.
Upper back rolls often do not respond to diet or exercise, because the problem is loose skin rather than fat alone. They can show through fitted clothing and around the edges of a bra.
The procedure removes a horizontal band of skin across the back, and the incision is closed along the line where the bra strap sits. Liposuction can be added to refine the sides of the chest and back.
Because the scar follows the bra line, it is covered by most bras and swimwear. Dr. Sood marks the incision with you standing to make sure it sits in the right place.
An upper back lift suits adults with loose skin or rolls across the upper back. At consultation Dr. Sood examines your skin and explains whether a lift, liposuction or both will help most.
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Ask Dr. SoodYes, as long as your weight stays stable. Normal aging continues, but the removed skin does not return.
Yes. It is often combined with an arm lift or breast surgery.
Most patients return to desk work in two to three weeks and avoid heavy lifting and overhead reaching for several weeks.
When the problem is mostly fat and the skin is firm, liposuction may be enough. When skin is loose, a lift is usually needed.
It runs horizontally across the back along the line of a bra strap, so it is covered by most bras and swimwear.
Board-certified plastic & reconstructive surgeon
Dr. Aditya Sood is an American Board of Plastic Surgery-certified plastic surgeon with over 12 years of experience specializing in a variety of plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic procedures. His focus lies in advanced aesthetic surgery of the face, breast and body.
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