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Upper Body Lift Procedure in Bellevue and Seattle

Who is a candidate for upper body lift?

Intended results of upper body lift

Description of upper body lift procedure

• The skin and fat of the upper back and side of the chest at the level of the breast fold is removed and the lower structures are lifted.
• The incision is in the line of the bra.
• Absorbable sutures are used and the skin is covered with glue or tape. Often times no drains are used.
• A garment is placed.
• This is an outpatient operation done under general anesthesia.

Recuperation and healing after upper body lift

• Initial discomfort is treated with oral analgesics.
• Most patients take 7-10 days off work and resume exercise at 4-6 weeks.
• Final results are often seen at 2 months.

Other options and information on upper body lift

• Additional procedures that may enhance the result are breast lift or augmentation.
• The upper body lift is an innovative procedure that is also known as a “‘bra line lift.” One of its most important purposes is to lift the back rolls and uncover the true waistline. It can also be brought around towards the front to act as a “reverse” abdominoplasty (reverse tummy tuck).
• An upper body lift is often times done after a lower body lift to remove the residual of what the lower body lifting could not take care of.
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons offers additional information on body contouring after weight loss — Click here for Women | Click here for Men.