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    Upper Body Lift

    L5·ArtistrySurgicalBodyLevel 5: Artistry

    Upper Body Lift

    Surgical excision of redundant skin and fat, followed by tissue tighten…

    Plain-English name: Upper Torso Contouring

    Upper Body Lift

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    Also known asPost-Bariatric Upper Body ReshapingBrachioplasty with Upper Back ResectionUpper Torso LiftComprehensive Upper Body ContouringCircumferential ExcisionDermal & Adipose Laxity

    Stable weight and excellent general health are prerequisites for optimal, lasting results.

    TL;DR

    • Stable weight and excellent general health are prerequisites for optimal, lasting results.
    • Often explored for Excess skin in upper arms.
    • A calm starting point for understanding Upper Body Lift.

    Planning snapshot

    Downtime

    Same day

    Comfort

    High

    Cost

    $$$$$

    Sessions

    Typically one surgical session.

    Invasiveness

    Higher-intensity intervention

    Should I keep reading?

    A quick orientation before you go deeper.

    Worth pausing and asking a professional if

    • Unstable weight loss
    • BMI greater than 35
    • Inadequate nutrition for healing
    • Significant pre-existing chronic conditions (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, chronic kidney disease, active smoking) that impair healing or increase surgical risk
    • Unrealistic expectations

    Best next step

    Scan at-a-glance planning, then “What people ask first” and logistics below. Confirm fit, timing, and aftercare with a qualified provider.

    Is this for you?

    Pigment safety

    Often considered across tones I–VI when settings are appropriate.

    IVery Light
    IILight
    IIIMedium
    IVTan
    VBrown
    VIDeep

    Often explored for

    Skin match

    Use caution if

    Why it works

    Surgical excision of redundant skin and fat, followed by tissue tightening and repositioning, sculpts a refined upper body.

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    About This Treatment

    The Upper Body Lift is a comprehensive body contouring procedure for individuals, often after massive weight loss, who experience significant skin laxity and excess fat in the upper torso. It combines arm lifts, upper back and lateral chest skin removal, and breast reshaping to achieve a more sculpted and harmonious upper body aesthetic.

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