No matter how careful you are with your diet and exercise, you may find that it is not enough to get rid of excess fat bulges and sagging skin around your upper and middle back. A back lift is a type of cosmetic surgery that addresses these concerns.
Who can have a back lift?
A back lift is not just for women. Men can also benefit from the procedure. In general, anyone who is struggling with obesity or loose skin in the upper-middle back area is a good candidate for this surgical technique. Women have a slight advantage over men because they can use their bras to hide the surgical scars.
Sudden weight fluctuations can affect the amount of fat in the upper and middle back, while sagging skin due to ageing is also associated with this problem. Excess skin and fat on the back often resist diet and exercise. A back lift is an ideal solution to this problem as it offers the following benefits:
- Eliminate visible fat deposits and unattractive bulges in the upper middle of the back
- Remove excess tissue from the upper and middle back
- Achieve a firmer, smoother and more contoured ridge profile
How is back lift surgery performed?
The first step in your back lift procedure is a face-to-face consultation with your doctor where you can discuss your expectations, ask questions and get a detailed explanation. You will be under general anaesthetic during the procedure. During the operation, your doctor will make an incision along the target area to remove excess skin and then tighten the muscles by removing excess skin. When the whole process is complete, the incisions will be closed with stitches. The whole procedure usually takes between an hour and an hour and a half.
Back lift recovery process
Back lift surgery is an outpatient procedure. The recovery time for a back lift is about 7 to 10 days. During this time you may feel more tired than usual, so it is important to listen to your body and rest when you need to.
While you are recovering, you need to avoid strenuous activities and exercises that may interfere with your healing process. Wearing a bra or support is also not allowed during this process. After the two-week period, it is recommended that you wear a loose-fitting, breathable bra for up to a month. Do not shower or bathe for at least a day after the operation. There will be bruising, swelling and tenderness at the incision site, which will subside as the area heals. You can use ice packs to minimise swelling.