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Upper Body Lift
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After significant weight loss, patients have reached their goal weight, often the upper body has loose skin, soft tissue, and excess fat. Even though many of these patients undergo lower body lifts, breast/chest, and arm surgery to remove the sagging skin and tissue, there is commonly a lot of laxity in the upper back and lateral posterior chest that is not adequately treated. For women, this is commonly the tissue around their bra straps, which can extend in several upper back and mid-back rolls. Men have similar issues with the back rolls and loose skin as well. Excision of this excess tissue can be performed using an Upper Body Lift (UBL), a plastic surgery procedure that can completely transform your body and improve your self-confidence.

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Steven Wallach, MD

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Procedure

The goal of the UBL is to remove the excess soft tissue and skin of the upper back, including the lateral, upper, and mid back rolls. It can often include a liposuction, upper arm lift, bra line lift, and a breast lift. The incision pattern is often designed for women to hide the resulting scar in the bra line as best as possible. For men, it is in a similar location to women. The cosmetic surgery incision is often extended into the lateral chest along the lower lateral chest crease or in the previously treated incision pattern used for a breast reduction or gynecomastia surgery. The surgical procedure takes two to three hours, and patients need one to two weeks to recuperate.

Testimonials

Danielle H

I had my first consultation with Dr. Wallach in February 2012 to discuss body-contouring procedures after massive weight loss. I had seen two plastic surgeons prior to Dr. Wallach. From the very moment that I received a phone call from the patient coordinator I knew I was in good hands. Dr. Wallach listened and answered all of my questions and was very patient. In May 2012 I had a circumferential abdominoplasty with a fleur d’lis. Dr. Wallach was there every step of the way. I had never met a doctor more dedicated to his patients. While other plastic surgeons were willing to do an entire body lift at once Dr. Wallach would not compromise his patients’ health. He is honest, caring, and above all a very competent surgeon. I would strongly recommend his care to anyone considering a procedure. He is truly an exceptional surgeon, whose expertise far outweighs other surgeons in his field. The quality of Dr. Wallach’s patient care and bedside manner is far superior to that of other plastic surgeons with whom I have consulted, and the passion he exhibits for his profession is second to none. Dr Wallach’s first priority is always patient health and safety, and is unwilling to compromise either for fiscal gain. This is not something I can say about the other plastic surgeons I consulted with, who were willing to perform any elaborate, complicated, and much more risk-laden surgery because “the price was right.” I would not go to any other surgeon and I am looking forward to my next procedure with Dr. Wallach.

Angela C.

Dr. Wallach is an amazing plastic surgeon and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for rhinoplasty.My daughter just had it done and we are beyond happy with the results and she is only a few weeks out!! She had very light bruising and looks absolutely beautiful.Dr. Wallach, Ashley and the rest of his staff are very professional and spent a lot of time making sure all our questions and concerns were answered.I was so nervous for my daughter and Ashely basically held my hand the whole time. I can’t thank you enough for what You did for my daughter…priceless

Belinda H.

I was referred to and met Dr. Wallach in late January 2014 regarding having a BBL procedure done, Dr. Wallach easy going personality and professionalism put my mind at ease. I have unique medical issues and after speakina with him I knew he was the perfect physician for my procedure. My surgery was scheduled for mid-February and it went without a hitch. Mind you the day of the surgery there was a big snowstorm; but everyone on the team including myself made it in safely. Dr. Wallach was very informative on the day of surgery: explaining evey step to me and my husband. He was caring and made sure everything was being done to ensure our privacy and that I was comfortable. I must say I was very satisfied with the results and still am. I would definitely go back to Dr Wallach for any future work and would highly recommend him! His office assistant Nicole is a sweet heart and thank them both for the loving care. I have received endless compliments and owe Dr. Wallach a multitude of gratitude!!!!!

R.P.

God knows I look better than when I first walked in to your office. Thank you thank you thank you for time, skills, and staff. I am beautiful again!

If you would like more information about New York Plastic Surgeon Dr. Wallach and his success with New York City Upper Body Lift procedures, we hope that you will not hesitate to contact our Manhattan offices at (212) 861-6400 or by mail at 14 East 90th Street, Suite 1B in New York, NY 10128; or using our contact form to request additional details.

FAQs

How do they remove excess skin after weight loss?

There are many different operations available to remove excess skin from various areas of the body after weight loss.

What is the circumferential body lift?

A circumferential body lift consists of treatment of the abdomen, waist and lower back/buttock region.

What is the recovery time for a body lift?

Patients can usually go back to light duty within 10-14 days. They can often go back to light aerobics in 3-4 weeks, and heavy lifting within 6-8 weeks.

What is included in a full body lift surgery?

A body lift consists of treatment of the abdomen, waist and lower back/buttock region

What is a skin lift?

A skin lift is any operation in which excess skin is removed.

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Dr. Steven Wallach is a board-certified plastic surgeon in New York City specializing in aesthetic facial and body contouring, as well as reconstructive surgery. He earned his medical degree from NYU School of Medicine and completed advanced training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, followed by a prestigious fellowship in California. A past president of the New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgeons and former executive board member of The Aesthetic Society, Dr. Wallach is frequently recognized for his expertise, including in New York Magazine’s “Best Beauty Docs.” In addition to his clinical practice, he is an Associate Clinical Professor at Albert Einstein and regularly contributes to medical publications and national media. Known for his innovative techniques and compassionate care, he helps patients achieve natural, confidence-boosting results.

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