Overview
Is a Bra Line Back Lift
Right for Me?
A bra line back lift removes excess skin and soft tissue to create a smoother upper back contour with a smooth transition into the waist.
Many of my bra line back lift patients have achieved significant weight loss through lifestyle changes or bariatric surgery. While losing weight is an incredible accomplishment, excess skin of the upper back can remain despite diet and exercise.
Common Concerns
- Excess skin or fullness along the bra line
- Back rolls that remain despite weight loss
- Loose skin of the upper back
- Clothing or bras that fit poorly because of excess skin
- A top-heavy or boxy upper body contour
The Modern Bra Line Back Lift
A bra line back lift is about more than removing excess skin along the bra line. By lifting and smoothing the tissues below, it can improve the contour of the upper back and create a smoother transition into the waist.
One advantage of this procedure is that the incision can typically be concealed beneath most bras and many swimsuit tops.
YOUR OPTIONS
Your Personalized Treatment Plan
Your treatment plan is designed around the amount of excess skin, skin quality, and the areas you'd like to address.
Liposuction, Renuvion® skin tightening, and a bra line back lift can be used alone or combined to create the best possible contour.
Liposuction
Removes excess fat and improves the contour of the upper back and bra line
Liposuction can be performed alone when skin elasticity is good or combined with Renuvion® or a bra line back lift when additional skin tightening or removal is needed.
Renuvion® can be performed alone or combined with liposuction to improve skin contraction and overall contour.
A bra line back lift can be combined with liposuction to further contour the upper back and waist.
Creating a Balanced Upper Body Contour
The arms, bra line, breasts, and upper back all contribute to the shape of the upper body. When excess skin extends across more than one of these areas, addressing them together can create a smoother, more balanced result.
Arm Lift
Address excess skin that extends into the underarm and upper arm
Breast Surgery
Lift or reshape the breasts while contouring the surrounding upper body
Liposuction
Blend the bra line back lift into the waist and surrounding areas
Recovery
Planning for Your Recovery
Recovery from a bra line back lift requires some planning. We'll help you prepare ahead of time so you know what to expect and have the support you need.
- Help at Home
- Full-time help: 1–2 weeks
- Showering & getting dressed: 2–3 weeks
- Cooking, cleaning & laundry: 3 weeks
- Work
- Work from home: 2–3 weeks
- Desk/office work: 3 weeks
- Strenuous job: Depends on your specific work demands
- Driving
- Driving yourself: 2–3 weeks
- Lifting a child in/out of a car seat: 3 weeks
- Childcare
- Help with young children: 3 weeks
- Lifting young children: 3 weeks
- Activity
- Strenuous activity & weight lifting: 6 weeks
- Swimming & soaking in water: 6 weeks
- Elective travel: 6 weeks
Your exact recovery will depend on the extent of your surgery and how your body is healing. We'll review your recovery plan in detail before surgery and guide you closely throughout the healing process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Questions Answered
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Schedule a private consultation with Dr. Florin to discuss your goals, ask questions, and develop a personalized surgical plan.