An upper body lift is one or more procedures that sculpt the contours of the areas above the midsection. This series of procedures may include an arm lift, breast lift and back lift. The upper body lift may be an outpatient procedure performed under general anesthesia and through the most discreet incisions possible. The procedure may take two to three hours, after which you'll remain in a monitored recovery room for an hour or two while your anesthesia wears off.
Significant weight loss can leave you with loose, saggy, or redundant skin across the back, breasts, or chest area as well as on the backs of the arms and under the armpits. The excess tissue may no longer be fat but it can continue to detract from your natural contours. It can be uncomfortable and cosmetically concerning. The upper body lift can be the final step in achieving your major weight loss goals!