Bra line (upper back) lift Before & After Case 547

Before surgery, this patient had visible excess skin along the upper back and flanks, with soft tissue fullness that extended toward the lateral chest. The skin laxity was pronounced enough to create folds and irregular contour across the bra line area.

Dr. Michael Ablavsky, MD performed a bra line upper back lift combined with liposuction of the lateral chest and upper back. The liposuction addressed soft tissue volume in those areas, while the lift targeted the loose, overhanging skin. Together, the two steps worked to produce a more contoured silhouette through the upper back and sides.

For anyone researching a bra line (upper back) lift in San Antonio, this case reflects a common presentation: significant skin laxity along the upper back following substantial weight loss. The after photo shows a reduction in skin overhang across the bra line, a narrower appearance through the flanks, and a more defined transition from the upper back to the waist. The visible scar along the bra line is consistent with the nature of the procedure, which involves excision of excess skin at that level.

She noted that the loose skin of her upper back was a source of concern after losing a significant amount of weight, and the photos reflect a meaningful change in back contour relative to where she started.