What is a Back Lift?

A back lift is a procedure performed to correct sagging skin in the back area caused by weight gain and loss, or after gastric sleeve surgery. This surgery involves removing and tightening excess skin using specific techniques to correct deformities in the back. It is performed to provide an effective solution in cases that cannot be corrected with exercise, diet, or liposuction alone.

How is a Back Lift Performed?

A back lift is performed by making an incision hidden under the bra in the area where the bra touches the skin, removing the skin, and tightening it upwards to correct the sagging skin. This procedure usually takes about 2 hours and is performed under general anesthesia.

Who is a Candidate for a Back Lift?

Individuals who are bothered by sagging skin in the back area. If these individuals have lost sufficient weight and have a low fat percentage in the sagging tissues of the back, a back lift may be a direct option.

Recovery Process After a Back Lift?

The edema, swelling, and hardness seen in the early postoperative period decrease over time, and the tissues are generally expected to return to their natural state within 2-3 months. Heavy sports should be avoided for the first 1-2 months. The full healing process can take approximately 6 months to 1 year.

Back Lift Surgery Results

The results of a back lift surgery are generally permanent. The scar, which is initially redder and more prominent, loses its redness and blends in with the skin color within 6 months to 1 year, becoming a thin scar hidden under a bra.