Loose skin does not always stop at the abdomen. After significant weight loss, pregnancy, aging, or previous body contouring surgery, lax tissue can extend around the upper abdomen, sides, back, and breasts, making it difficult to create balanced contours by treating only one area.
A 360 upper body lift addresses several connected areas during one coordinated surgical plan. Dr. Remus Repta performs this procedure at his practice in Scottsdale, AZ. He is a board-certified plastic surgeon known nationally and internationally for his artistry and natural-looking outcomes. He works closely with his patients to establish clear aesthetic goals and create a plan based on their anatomy and priorities.
What Is a 360 Upper Body Lift?
At Repta Plastic Surgery, a 360 upper body lift combines a bra line back lift with a reverse tummy tuck and may also include a breast lift when appropriate. Rather than focusing on a single problem area, this approach addresses loose skin around much of the upper torso.
The individual procedures serve different purposes:
Bra Line Back Lift™: Removes loose skin and tissue across the upper back, including folds that appear around the bra line.
Reverse Tummy Tuck: Lifts loose upper abdominal skin upward rather than pulling abdominal tissue downward as with a traditional tummy tuck.
Breast Lift: Raises and reshapes breasts affected by sagging or stretched skin.
Issues a 360 Upper Body Lift Can Address
This type of upper body contouring can be especially useful when skin laxity extends across several neighboring areas. Treating these areas together allows the surgeon to consider how the front, sides, and back of the torso relate to one another.
Depending on your anatomy, surgery may address:
- Upper abdominal skin laxity
- Back rolls or loose skin near the bra line
- Sagging along the sides of the upper torso
- Breast drooping when a breast lift is included
- Uneven contours following major weight loss
- Residual upper abdominal laxity after previous body contouring
The procedure is intended to remove and reposition excess tissue. It is not a weight-loss procedure.
360 Upper Body Lift Candidates
Candidates generally have loose, hanging, or folded skin affecting several areas of the upper torso and want more comprehensive correction than a single procedure can provide.
You may be considered for surgery if you are in good general health, have maintained a relatively stable weight, and have realistic expectations about scars and recovery. People who have lost a substantial amount of weight might be particularly interested in this approach because skin laxity can extend around the torso rather than remaining confined to one area.
Dr. Repta evaluates your skin quality, tissue distribution, breast position, surgical history, and overall goals before recommending which procedures to combine.
What Happens During 360 Upper Body Lift Surgery?
The surgical approach varies because the amount and location of loose tissue differ from person to person. Dr. Repta plans incision placement and tissue removal with attention to the relationship between the abdomen, back, sides, and breasts.
During surgery, excess upper back tissue can be removed through a bra-line back lift, while loose upper abdominal skin is elevated with a reverse tummy tuck. If breast sagging is also a concern, a breast lift may be performed as part of the same overall plan.
Scars are an unavoidable aspect of body lift surgery. Their location and length depend on the procedures performed and the amount of correction required.
360 Upper Body Lift Recovery
Because a 360 upper body lift generally combines several procedures, recovery varies according to the extent of surgery. Swelling, bruising, soreness, tightness, and temporary activity restrictions are expected during the early healing period.
Dressings, compression garments, or temporary drains may be used depending on the surgical plan. You will receive instructions for incision care, activity, medications, and follow-up visits.
Results become easier to appreciate as swelling decreases and tissues settle. Maintaining a stable weight helps preserve your new contours, although normal aging will continue.
Why Choose Repta Plastic Surgery for a 360 Upper Body Lift in Scottsdale, AZ?
Upper body lifting requires careful planning because changes made in one part of the torso can influence the appearance of another. Dr. Remus Repta brings extensive experience in cosmetic plastic surgery and has written and lectured on body contouring techniques, including abdominal surgery. His work emphasizes balance, proportion, and elegant results rather than treating each area in isolation.
At Repta Plastic Surgery, the planning process is collaborative. Dr. Repta discusses your priorities with you, studies how different areas of your torso relate, and develops a shared surgical goal before proceeding. This approach is particularly valuable for a procedure that may combine back, abdominal, and breast contouring.
Create More Balanced Upper Body Contours
When loose skin affects your upper abdomen, back, and breasts at the same time, treating only one area may leave neighboring concerns unchanged. A 360 upper body lift can bring these areas into better proportion by combining a bra-line back lift, reverse tummy tuck, and, when appropriate, a breast lift within one coordinated surgical plan.
Meet with Dr. Remus Repta at Repta Plastic Surgery in Scottsdale, AZ, to discuss whether this approach fits your anatomy and cosmetic goals. For an appointment, contact us at (855) 377-3782.
